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My volunteering experience in Calais

Last September, I decided to volunteer for Refugee Youth Service in Calais. As Outreach Support, my role involved: Informing displaced unaccompanied minors of their rights and opportunities as children in France. Facilitating their access to available state services (e.g. shelter) and other NGOs’…

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The power of play: how games help unaccompanied children

Displacement caused by war or persecution can have a devastating effect on a child’s development and life in general. The long-lasting negative consequences can affect children’s health, social skills and future. ‍Displaced unaccompanied children in northern France come from countries torn…

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Calais: Défenseur des Droits’ Visit in September 2020

Displaced unaccompanied children in Calais are faced with multiple crises including poor living conditions in makeshift camps, daily or weekly evictions, health hazards, insufficient access to vital services and police violence. It is because of this protracted crisis and the increased evictions…

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Impact Reports & Resources

RYS Annual Report 2024

Refugee Youth Service

Annual Report 2021

Refugee Youth Service

Annual Report 2021

Velos Youth

Annual Report 2019

Refugee Youth Service

Six Months On

Refugee Rights Europe