We Belong
@webelonguk.bsky.social
We're young migrants and proud to call the UK home. We're campaigning to get out of the Home Office loop and on with our lives.
#OutOfTheLoop #OnWithOurLives
Get Involved: https://linktr.ee/webelong19
#OutOfTheLoop #OnWithOurLives
Get Involved: https://linktr.ee/webelong19
How do we approach conversations about immigration with people who hold negative views? 🤔
Our team shared on The Get Up Manchester: start by removing the 'us vs them' mindset and invite them to hear directly from those experiencing the hostile environment.
Full episode: https://ow.ly/qTru50XjcRY
Our team shared on The Get Up Manchester: start by removing the 'us vs them' mindset and invite them to hear directly from those experiencing the hostile environment.
Full episode: https://ow.ly/qTru50XjcRY
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
How do we approach conversations about immigration with people who hold negative views? 🤔
Our team shared on The Get Up Manchester: start by removing the 'us vs them' mindset and invite them to hear directly from those experiencing the hostile environment.
Full episode: https://ow.ly/qTru50XjcRY
Our team shared on The Get Up Manchester: start by removing the 'us vs them' mindset and invite them to hear directly from those experiencing the hostile environment.
Full episode: https://ow.ly/qTru50XjcRY
Are you a parent or carer navigating the UK immigration system?
By sharing your experiences, you can help ensure our advocacy and campaigns reflect the lived realities of migrant families and help us push for meaningful change.
Register interest: lpwwngy65ir.typeform.com/to/AwdD0ukV
By sharing your experiences, you can help ensure our advocacy and campaigns reflect the lived realities of migrant families and help us push for meaningful change.
Register interest: lpwwngy65ir.typeform.com/to/AwdD0ukV
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Are you a parent or carer navigating the UK immigration system?
By sharing your experiences, you can help ensure our advocacy and campaigns reflect the lived realities of migrant families and help us push for meaningful change.
Register interest: lpwwngy65ir.typeform.com/to/AwdD0ukV
By sharing your experiences, you can help ensure our advocacy and campaigns reflect the lived realities of migrant families and help us push for meaningful change.
Register interest: lpwwngy65ir.typeform.com/to/AwdD0ukV
Our team is closely monitoring developments and working to obtain clarification about how these changes will be implemented. Please know that we stand with you to offer support and will continue to advocate for your right to belong and seek security in the UK. 🫂🧡
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Our team is closely monitoring developments and working to obtain clarification about how these changes will be implemented. Please know that we stand with you to offer support and will continue to advocate for your right to belong and seek security in the UK. 🫂🧡
Reminder: One week left to register for our Info Session: Private Life Route Changes
Following the Immigration White Paper. Thursday, 23rd October at 6 pm
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1746641895929?aff=oddtdtcreator
Following the Immigration White Paper. Thursday, 23rd October at 6 pm
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1746641895929?aff=oddtdtcreator
We Belong's Information Session: Private Life Route Changes (October 2025)
Join us for an informative session on the recent changes to the private life route for young migrants and children applying for settlement.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Reminder: One week left to register for our Info Session: Private Life Route Changes
Following the Immigration White Paper. Thursday, 23rd October at 6 pm
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1746641895929?aff=oddtdtcreator
Following the Immigration White Paper. Thursday, 23rd October at 6 pm
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1746641895929?aff=oddtdtcreator
We are proud to announce that We Belong has been selected for the Law & Social Impact Organisation Award at the Black Futures Awards 2025. 🌟
We look forward to seeing you all on Friday, 24th October 2025, at Sister Manchester!
We look forward to seeing you all on Friday, 24th October 2025, at Sister Manchester!
October 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We are proud to announce that We Belong has been selected for the Law & Social Impact Organisation Award at the Black Futures Awards 2025. 🌟
We look forward to seeing you all on Friday, 24th October 2025, at Sister Manchester!
We look forward to seeing you all on Friday, 24th October 2025, at Sister Manchester!
📢 New date for our Online Info Session
We apologise to those who have already signed up and invite you to register again. We will also be emailing attendees individually to make sure nobody misses out on receiving the new date! 🙏
We apologise to those who have already signed up and invite you to register again. We will also be emailing attendees individually to make sure nobody misses out on receiving the new date! 🙏
October 3, 2025 at 6:40 AM
📢 New date for our Online Info Session
We apologise to those who have already signed up and invite you to register again. We will also be emailing attendees individually to make sure nobody misses out on receiving the new date! 🙏
We apologise to those who have already signed up and invite you to register again. We will also be emailing attendees individually to make sure nobody misses out on receiving the new date! 🙏
We want to give a special congratulations to Abdullahi Yussuf for receiving the inaugural Dubs Legacy Award for Emerging Leaders earlier this summer! 🙌 🫂
Thanks to @legalactiongroup.bsky.social for their great coverage: www.lag.org.uk/article/2171....
Thanks to @legalactiongroup.bsky.social for their great coverage: www.lag.org.uk/article/2171....
September 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We want to give a special congratulations to Abdullahi Yussuf for receiving the inaugural Dubs Legacy Award for Emerging Leaders earlier this summer! 🙌 🫂
Thanks to @legalactiongroup.bsky.social for their great coverage: www.lag.org.uk/article/2171....
Thanks to @legalactiongroup.bsky.social for their great coverage: www.lag.org.uk/article/2171....
Seeing everything happening around us can be frightening and overwhelming. We want you to know that you belong, and we are here to offer any support you may need. 🫶
If you could use some assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected], and we will get in touch with you very soon.
If you could use some assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected], and we will get in touch with you very soon.
September 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Seeing everything happening around us can be frightening and overwhelming. We want you to know that you belong, and we are here to offer any support you may need. 🫶
If you could use some assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected], and we will get in touch with you very soon.
If you could use some assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected], and we will get in touch with you very soon.
Important Reminder about our upcoming online info session! Whether you are a young migrant, a parent, or a professional supporting families, this session will provide clear guidance on the new settlement pathway.
Registration via Eventbrite 🙌
Registration via Eventbrite 🙌
New amendments from the Home Office expand the eligibility criteria for settlement under the private life route for young people and children living in the UK.
Please share and join us for an informative session on Wednesday, 10th of September!
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-belongs...
Please share and join us for an informative session on Wednesday, 10th of September!
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-belongs...
We Belong's Information Session: Private Life Route Changes
Join us for an informative session on the recent changes to the private life route for young migrants and children applying for settlement.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Important Reminder about our upcoming online info session! Whether you are a young migrant, a parent, or a professional supporting families, this session will provide clear guidance on the new settlement pathway.
Registration via Eventbrite 🙌
Registration via Eventbrite 🙌
Join @reunitefamiliesuk, @migrantvoice , @ramfel_uk , @praxis_uk and @gmiaunit urges all MPs to participate in the Westminster Hall Debate on 8th September about governments plans to extend time needed to reach settlement.
Download a template to write to your MP via our link in bio!
Download a template to write to your MP via our link in bio!
September 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Join @reunitefamiliesuk, @migrantvoice , @ramfel_uk , @praxis_uk and @gmiaunit urges all MPs to participate in the Westminster Hall Debate on 8th September about governments plans to extend time needed to reach settlement.
Download a template to write to your MP via our link in bio!
Download a template to write to your MP via our link in bio!
New amendments from the Home Office expand the eligibility criteria for settlement under the private life route for young people and children living in the UK.
Please share and join us for an informative session on Wednesday, 10th of September!
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-belongs...
Please share and join us for an informative session on Wednesday, 10th of September!
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-belongs...
We Belong's Information Session: Private Life Route Changes
Join us for an informative session on the recent changes to the private life route for young migrants and children applying for settlement.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
New amendments from the Home Office expand the eligibility criteria for settlement under the private life route for young people and children living in the UK.
Please share and join us for an informative session on Wednesday, 10th of September!
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-belongs...
Please share and join us for an informative session on Wednesday, 10th of September!
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-belongs...
Adam, our Youth Development Lead, created a guide for young migrants on accessing university during Clearing.
💪 Read the blog here! www.webelong.org.uk/latest/navig...
#YouthDevelopment #UniversityClearing #YoungMigrants #AccessToEducation #StudentResources
💪 Read the blog here! www.webelong.org.uk/latest/navig...
#YouthDevelopment #UniversityClearing #YoungMigrants #AccessToEducation #StudentResources
August 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Adam, our Youth Development Lead, created a guide for young migrants on accessing university during Clearing.
💪 Read the blog here! www.webelong.org.uk/latest/navig...
#YouthDevelopment #UniversityClearing #YoungMigrants #AccessToEducation #StudentResources
💪 Read the blog here! www.webelong.org.uk/latest/navig...
#YouthDevelopment #UniversityClearing #YoungMigrants #AccessToEducation #StudentResources
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Happy International Youth Day! We have been lucky enough to have worked with incredible young people, both through our internship and work experience programmes, and those driving change at charities like @webelonguk.bsky.social, @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social and the #ChildrensCharitiesCoalition.
August 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Happy International Youth Day! We have been lucky enough to have worked with incredible young people, both through our internship and work experience programmes, and those driving change at charities like @webelonguk.bsky.social, @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social and the #ChildrensCharitiesCoalition.
📢 Legal Advice Clinic August dates!
Young people (16-25) can meet with a trusted solicitor about applying for or renewing their immigration status. Register for in-person or remote sessions via the link in our bio! 💻
Questions? Contact [email protected] ✉️.
www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-...
Young people (16-25) can meet with a trusted solicitor about applying for or renewing their immigration status. Register for in-person or remote sessions via the link in our bio! 💻
Questions? Contact [email protected] ✉️.
www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-...
August 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
📢 Legal Advice Clinic August dates!
Young people (16-25) can meet with a trusted solicitor about applying for or renewing their immigration status. Register for in-person or remote sessions via the link in our bio! 💻
Questions? Contact [email protected] ✉️.
www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-...
Young people (16-25) can meet with a trusted solicitor about applying for or renewing their immigration status. Register for in-person or remote sessions via the link in our bio! 💻
Questions? Contact [email protected] ✉️.
www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-...
We submitted evidence to the ICIBI investigation into fee waiver applications. The report is out, and it echoes our concerns: rising fees, long delays, and poor communication are having a serious impact on young people's lives. #FeeWaivers #Immigration #HomeOffice
www.webelong.org.uk/latest/we-be...
www.webelong.org.uk/latest/we-be...
We Belong Contributes to ICIBI Investigation into Fee Waiver Applications
We Belong submitted evidence to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration's investigation into fee waiver applications from August to November 2024. Our response drew from impact stor...
www.webelong.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We submitted evidence to the ICIBI investigation into fee waiver applications. The report is out, and it echoes our concerns: rising fees, long delays, and poor communication are having a serious impact on young people's lives. #FeeWaivers #Immigration #HomeOffice
www.webelong.org.uk/latest/we-be...
www.webelong.org.uk/latest/we-be...
This week's We Belong x Brighter Futures Gathering was so wholesome! It was great to see young people from different immigration backgrounds come together and connect. The vibe was incredible—it felt like two families merging for the evening. Lots of games, good food, and great company. 💙❤️
July 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This week's We Belong x Brighter Futures Gathering was so wholesome! It was great to see young people from different immigration backgrounds come together and connect. The vibe was incredible—it felt like two families merging for the evening. Lots of games, good food, and great company. 💙❤️
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We recently ran two great sessions with our partners @webelonguk.bsky.social to build up their organising practice through stronger collective care.
Their organisers are doing brilliant work campaigning for the rights of young migrants and developing the next generation of leaders.
#MigrantJustice
Their organisers are doing brilliant work campaigning for the rights of young migrants and developing the next generation of leaders.
#MigrantJustice
July 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We recently ran two great sessions with our partners @webelonguk.bsky.social to build up their organising practice through stronger collective care.
Their organisers are doing brilliant work campaigning for the rights of young migrants and developing the next generation of leaders.
#MigrantJustice
Their organisers are doing brilliant work campaigning for the rights of young migrants and developing the next generation of leaders.
#MigrantJustice
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Thank you to our clients, @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social
@webelonguk.bsky.social, nurtureuk, St John Ambulance, @citizensuk.org on behalf of the NRPF partnership &
@teenagecancertrust.bsky.social who have had coffee chats with our intern, Tenley.
Here's what she had to say on her coffee chats 👇
@webelonguk.bsky.social, nurtureuk, St John Ambulance, @citizensuk.org on behalf of the NRPF partnership &
@teenagecancertrust.bsky.social who have had coffee chats with our intern, Tenley.
Here's what she had to say on her coffee chats 👇
July 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Thank you to our clients, @pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social
@webelonguk.bsky.social, nurtureuk, St John Ambulance, @citizensuk.org on behalf of the NRPF partnership &
@teenagecancertrust.bsky.social who have had coffee chats with our intern, Tenley.
Here's what she had to say on her coffee chats 👇
@webelonguk.bsky.social, nurtureuk, St John Ambulance, @citizensuk.org on behalf of the NRPF partnership &
@teenagecancertrust.bsky.social who have had coffee chats with our intern, Tenley.
Here's what she had to say on her coffee chats 👇
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Nearly half of the children in the UK who have migrant parents are living in poverty – that’s an estimated 1.5 million children. For @bigissue.com I spoke with @praxisprojects.bsky.social and @oliviablakemp.bsky.social
about what can be done to fix it.
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
about what can be done to fix it.
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Hundreds of thousands of Brit-born children with migrant parents face destitution
The government's child poverty strategy is a step in the right direction but will do nothing for the migrant children living in poverty.
www.bigissue.com
July 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Nearly half of the children in the UK who have migrant parents are living in poverty – that’s an estimated 1.5 million children. For @bigissue.com I spoke with @praxisprojects.bsky.social and @oliviablakemp.bsky.social
about what can be done to fix it.
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
about what can be done to fix it.
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
This new report from @gmiau.bsky.social highlights how Home Office policies need to safeguard children by acknowledging that their practices are resulting in the wrongful placement of children in adult accommodation and recommends measures that can be put in place to urgently prevent further harm.
🚨We have published a NEW REPORT sharing the experiences of children from our All4One youth group who were wrongly treated as adults by the Home Office.
These children arrived in the UK alone seeking asylum, were declared “significantly over 18” at the border and sent alone to adult asylum hotels.
These children arrived in the UK alone seeking asylum, were declared “significantly over 18” at the border and sent alone to adult asylum hotels.
New Report - “This system destroys you”: Children trapped in adult asylum hotels by the Home Office - GMIAU
Our new report on children who have been wrongly sent to adult asylum hotels by the UK Home Office.
gmiau.org
July 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This new report from @gmiau.bsky.social highlights how Home Office policies need to safeguard children by acknowledging that their practices are resulting in the wrongful placement of children in adult accommodation and recommends measures that can be put in place to urgently prevent further harm.
📢 Legal Advice Clinic July dates!
If you have any questions about how recent immigration changes may impact you or someone you know, or if you have an application renewal coming up soon, contact our Legal Advice Clinic to discover how we can assist you. 🙌
www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-...
If you have any questions about how recent immigration changes may impact you or someone you know, or if you have an application renewal coming up soon, contact our Legal Advice Clinic to discover how we can assist you. 🙌
www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-...
July 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
📢 Legal Advice Clinic July dates!
If you have any questions about how recent immigration changes may impact you or someone you know, or if you have an application renewal coming up soon, contact our Legal Advice Clinic to discover how we can assist you. 🙌
www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-...
If you have any questions about how recent immigration changes may impact you or someone you know, or if you have an application renewal coming up soon, contact our Legal Advice Clinic to discover how we can assist you. 🙌
www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-...
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Our next speaker, Mariam Bafo, from @webelonguk.bsky.social, lays out the background to the organisation and how hard, and unfair, the 10 year route was on young people in particular. It shows some of the harm of the ten year route, which the Immigration White Paper will expand for so many.
June 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Our next speaker, Mariam Bafo, from @webelonguk.bsky.social, lays out the background to the organisation and how hard, and unfair, the 10 year route was on young people in particular. It shows some of the harm of the ten year route, which the Immigration White Paper will expand for so many.
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This #WorldRefugeeWeek, the theme is #CommunityAsASuperpower
We were proud to help @webelonguk.bsky.social with an event in parliament last year, to help them share their policy asks. Run by and for young people, it is itself a community, while working to improve opportunities for others.
We were proud to help @webelonguk.bsky.social with an event in parliament last year, to help them share their policy asks. Run by and for young people, it is itself a community, while working to improve opportunities for others.
June 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This #WorldRefugeeWeek, the theme is #CommunityAsASuperpower
We were proud to help @webelonguk.bsky.social with an event in parliament last year, to help them share their policy asks. Run by and for young people, it is itself a community, while working to improve opportunities for others.
We were proud to help @webelonguk.bsky.social with an event in parliament last year, to help them share their policy asks. Run by and for young people, it is itself a community, while working to improve opportunities for others.
Our EDM calls on the government to conduct a FULL review of rising Home Office fees for young migrants and children who have lived in the UK most of our lives. AND extend fee waivers to ILR (settlement) applications.
Help us get more MPs to support here: www.webelong.org.uk/latest/weve-...
Help us get more MPs to support here: www.webelong.org.uk/latest/weve-...
May 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Our EDM calls on the government to conduct a FULL review of rising Home Office fees for young migrants and children who have lived in the UK most of our lives. AND extend fee waivers to ILR (settlement) applications.
Help us get more MPs to support here: www.webelong.org.uk/latest/weve-...
Help us get more MPs to support here: www.webelong.org.uk/latest/weve-...
📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Immigration White Paper Analysis
We've reviewed the government's new White Paper and identified key impacts for our cohort of children and young people with insecure immigration status.
Please read our initial review here: www.webelong.org.uk/latest/impor...
We've reviewed the government's new White Paper and identified key impacts for our cohort of children and young people with insecure immigration status.
Please read our initial review here: www.webelong.org.uk/latest/impor...
May 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Immigration White Paper Analysis
We've reviewed the government's new White Paper and identified key impacts for our cohort of children and young people with insecure immigration status.
Please read our initial review here: www.webelong.org.uk/latest/impor...
We've reviewed the government's new White Paper and identified key impacts for our cohort of children and young people with insecure immigration status.
Please read our initial review here: www.webelong.org.uk/latest/impor...