Worcester Diocese Supporting Afghan Refugees

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 On the situation in Afghanistan, Bishop John has said:

"What is happening in Afghanistan is an enormous tragedy. My heart and prayers go out to those whose loved ones lost their lives serving in our military there, and those who are still affected by wounds sustained there. I also pray for the Afghani people, particularly those who are at risk because of the support they gave to us and our allies in the attempt to build a new Afghanistan. We must salvage what we can from this wreckage by offering them asylum. It seems to me that it is an absolute moral imperative and the very least we can do for them; it is not about politics but about humanity."

We are liaising with Worcestershire County Council and Dudley Borough Council to allocate funds raised to those who need it locally. If this is not possible, funds will be passed onto a national charity working with refugees in the UK.