Wisdom from a Journey to a Good Life
Capturing the voices of people seeking sanctuary in the UK
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Introducing Wisdom from a Journey to a Good Life
In this Wisdoms exercise, led by Caritas Westminster, representatives…
21st November 2023/by StephanieRecommendations for those working to support people seeking sanctuary in the UK
Whatever our role – official, volunteer, or neighbour, being…
22nd November 2023/by StephanieWisdom 1 of 7 – A good life is having a sense of choice and control
“A good life means you have many choices.”
One of the main…
23rd November 2023/by StephanieOne of the main…
Wisdom 2 of 7 – A good life is being treated with humanity, understanding and compassion
“Where is the humanity and compassion?”
Where people interacted…
23rd November 2023/by StephanieWhere people interacted…
Wisdom 3 of 7 – A good life is being part of the local community
“We are all human. We can’t be living isolated away from…
23rd November 2023/by StephanieWisdom 4 of 7 – A good life is being able to achieve ambitions and have purpose
“I like caring for people, but can’t even do care work.”
A…
23rd November 2023/by Mayday TrustA…
Wisdom 5 of 7 – A good life is being able to see family and friends
“A good life would be to get back to my children and live with…
23rd November 2023/by Mayday TrustWisdom 6 of 7 – Basic needs have to come first
“Security brings happiness.”
Throughout conversations, it…
23rd November 2023/by Mayday TrustThroughout conversations, it…
Wisdom 7 of 7 – A good life means having something to feel hopeful about
“Without hope, you are just breathing. You don’t live.”
Ultimately,…
14th December 2023/by Mayday TrustUltimately,…