Login Register Home Services Events and News My Account Search form Search You are here: Home Events and news All news Supporting the resettlement of refugees Supporting the resettlement of refugees 3 September 2021 Waltham Forest has a proud history of being a welcoming place, which is why we are committed to supporting refugees. We know that Waltham Forest residents and their families are being impacted by humanitarian crises around the world and that many residents and local groups are keen to continue to support the resettlement of refugees. This page provides information about the support available for Afghan Citizens, general support and advice for refugees and local charities and organisations that are dedicated to supporting refugees in Waltham Forest and beyond. Visit their websites for further details about the services they provide and ways you can help if your circumstances allow. Council statement on the situation in Afghanistan Click to get info We are proud of our track record settling refugees, including several families through the Syrian Resettlement Programme who have been provided with extensive support to help them feel at home in Waltham Forest. We are ready to support Afghans fleeing the Taliban in a similar way and are working with other London boroughs to ask Government to urgently confirm details of their scheme so that we can prepare to welcome refugees to our borough. Visit our Newsroom to read our statement in full. National guidance for British and non-British nationals in Afghanistan (via.gov.uk) Click to get info Food and baby banks Click to get info Welfare, employment, learning and community activities Click to get info Legal advice and support Click to get info Survivors of violence and abuse Click to get info LGBTQ+ Click to get info Want to feature on this page? Click to get info Other news We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our phone lines: 11 November 2021 Tree Giveaway update - a response to the Climate Emergency Waltham Forest Creative Enterprise Zone Get up to £3,000 for local community learning projects Fellowship Square fountain Accessibility Privacy Cookies Disclaimer Contact us © London Borough of Waltham Forest, 2021.