Communities for Palestinians UK
To welcome Palestinians into our communities to save lives and build a better future for all
A campaign for a community-led welcome for Palestinians
We are a coalition of individuals, community groups and organisations. We are witnessing, with intense alarm, the situation being faced by our many friends, colleagues and relatives in Gaza. We share an urgent and sincere wish to alleviate their suffering and help them recover.
Tragically the ceasefire turned out to be just slower killing with worsening conditions. Moments of hope are quickly snuffed out by renewed bombing and steadily reducing land for the crowded tents.
We know from experience that our communities have the power and passion to welcome people who are fleeing destruction and allow their children to heal and rebuild their lives in safety.
Through this campaign, we are building momentum from the bottom up.
The UK Government has announced new safe and legal routes for recognised refugees, including community sponsorship, study, and work pathways. These routes are expected to roll out from 2027, with further details on eligibility and the application process to be announced.
Call to Action
Join or start a community team to welcome a family
Arrange local teams of welcome
Bring your community together to prepare to welcome a Palestinian family, using our How to Welcome a Family guide.
Build Alliances
Reach out to local authorities, charities, faith groups, community organisations and others who can support your team. You never know who can help until you ask.
Campaign to get permission
Ask your MP to support your efforts and press the government to remove barriers to life-saving support. Build media support and welcome people of all political views to join community-led action.
Develop friendships with people in Gaza
Build meaningful friendships through partnership with our colleagues in Gaza through Bridges of Hope.
Join the other teams of welcome for help with each step
Email: UK4Pals@gmail.com
Together, we can demonstrate the power and will of local communities to welcome our global friends and neighbours.
Our Mission
We support Named Community Sponsorship as a pathway for communities to nominate and welcome the refugees they wish to support as they rebuild their lives in safety, dignity, and stability.
Community sponsorship was introduced into the UK in 2016, at the time for Syrians. Named Sponsorship is a development that allows communities to name the people they want to welcome and integrate. It follows the popular Canadian model which has been running for 50 years and is the main way that refugees enter Canada.
How Community Sponsorship Works
Named Community Sponsorship places communities at the heart of refugee resettlement. Sponsor groups help secure accommodation, support families as they settle, and assist with access to services, education, and employment.
Community Action
Across the UK, communities seeking to sponsor Palestinian families are preparing for the new scheme by raising funds, identifying accommodation, working with local authorities, and building teams to support families.
Community Meetings
community meetings are happening across the country to prepare to welcome families
Bridge of hope
Connecting Gaza and the UK
we are Palestinians in Gaza seeking to build pathways for families to rebuild their lives in the UK
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