Latest News & Updates

We are dedicated to keeping you informed about our work and the impact we are making in the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers from the Horn of Africa. Our news section features the latest updates on our programs, events, and success stories. Stay up-to-date with our work here and on X and find out how you can get involved.

Da'aro Youth and 46 orgs write to government about suicides amongst young asylum-seekers

Da'aro Youth Project and 46 charities (including Mind, Refugee Council and the Children's Society) have written to Nadine Dorries MP, Minister for Suicide Prevention, with concern for the high number of suicides amongst teenagers who arrived in the UK as unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Returning to Injera Club

We were very sad to have to stop face-to-face activities in March in response to Covid-19. To ensure that we didn't abandon the young people we have been working with, we transitioned our youth work to deliveries of home-cooked food and emotional support via the phone.

A Brief Update from Da'aro Youth Project

Hello! Selam! My name is Benny and I am Coordinator and Youth Work Lead for Da'aro Youth Project. This is our first blog post – we hope that in the months ahead we will update this a little more regularly with what is going on at Injera Club and our plans for the future.

Injera Club is Back!

We're thrilled to welcome back young people to Injera Club at Knights Youth Centre in Streatham.

How We're Navigating Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic is a worrying time for all of our communities. We think it is especially difficult for young refugees living in the UK without their families – social interaction with their peers has become much harder and the loneliness and isolation can add to existing stress and worry.