Brighter Futures is made up of three self-advocacy groups in Tees Valley, Manchester and London. We are young asylum seekers and refugees who campaign on issues that are important to us.
The three groups identified key issues that affect us as a group in the various regions we live in.
Brighter Futures Manchester
"We call for change in Higher Education policies to enrol Asylum Seekers as home students and to join college without the current 6 months wait."
Brighter Futures London
"We call for the Right to Work for asylum seekers after they have been in the UK for 6 months, and for clear information and documentation to be provided."
Brighter Futures Tees Valley
"We call for Local Education Authorities to promote best practice to challenge and reduce racist bullying in schools."
The Brighter Futures conference will be run by young asylum seekers and refugees, and will include presentations, workshops and discussions on key issues of policy and practice with senior decision-makers in the UK.
Brighter Futures has already had big successes with impacts on policy and practice across England - we want you to be a part of our success in the future!
For more information contact the project coordinator, Justin Watson on 0161 249 5139, or email at
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The Brighter Futures Conference is supported by The National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund and Methodist Central Hall.
http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/
http://www.methodist-central-hall.org.uk/
