As the humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Afghanistan, Government have announced the UK is looking at a “bespoke arrangement” for Afghan refugees, with full details to be set out in due course.

A new resettlement scheme will be aimed at helping those most in need – including women and girls – to come to the UK.

In Oldham, the council are working with MHCLG, housing providers, and other partners locally and nationally to ensure that we do all we can to help refugees fleeing the desperate situation in Afghanistan.

Housing providers are seeking to identify suitable accommodation that could be used to house refugees, and this information will be provided directly to Government.

We also know that people across the borough are keen to help in any way they can, and ensure that clothes, food, toys, toiletries and other essentials are provided.

Current needs include:

• Men’s clothes (including warm clothes)
• Men’s shoes (ideally trainers)
• Underwear (must be new)
• Unlocked smartphones and tablets

All donations should be good quality, washed and clean (or new where possible)

Care4-Calais have agreed to take a lead across Greater Manchester on coordinating donations and offers of funds. This link provides a map of where donations of goods can be dropped off https://care4calais.org/thedropoffmap/.  

And up to date needs can be found on their social media: https://twitter.com/Care4Calais