DIRECT DONATIONS TO THE TEAM CAN BE MADE HERE:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/communities-for-refugees-western-isles

Communities for Refugees, Western Isles is a new group hoping to see the Western Isles participating in the UK Government’s community sponsorship scheme, set up as a safe and legal way for refugees to arrive in the UK. Through the scheme, locally-based community groups can work together to bring a vulnerable refugee family to live in the islands.

Some background from our founder and temporary Chair, Mhairi Murdoch: "Personally, I was motivated to set the group up after meeting refugees whilst working as a medical volunteer in France, and after seeing how well our local community has welcomed the Syrian refugees and more recently, through the Linda Norgrove Foundation, a family from Afghanistan. This scheme allows an additional refugee family who would not otherwise gain access to the UK to have a safe home. Communities for refugees Western Isles feel that the Western Isles is a caring and welcoming community that is well-placed to help another family. Prior to the family’s arrival, the group needs to fundraise at least £9,000."

If people want to find out more, or volunteer to help, you can join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1042996372934755 or email Communitysponsorship.lewis@gmail.com.