Afghan Resettlement

Our Afghan project began in 2020 and is funded by the Home Office to resettle those currently or formerly employed by British forces Afghanistan who have been assessed to be at serious risk of threat to life.

UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS)

The UKRS project began in 2022 and replaces the original Syrian version of the project. This version offers a route to resettlement for a wider scope of people.

Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS)

The Syrian Resettlement Scheme was first announced in January 2014 and in September 2015 the expansion to 20,000 refugees was made across the UK. RMC has supported over 120 individuals on the programme.

New beginnings after near disaster – How emergency housing saved Ruslana and Illia

After a difficult start to life in the UK, Ruslana and her 16-year-old son Illia are now living in safety, having been given the tools and knowledge by RMC to live independent lives.

RMC’s first Iftar event

On Friday, 21 March 2025, the Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) brought the community
to life with an Iftar and Networking Evening where colleagues, partners, and community members came together to share a meal, build meaningful connections, and celebrate the essence of Ramadan through togetherness and care.

Immigration advice for resettled refugees

Support for refugees that arrived as part of resettlement programmes to the UK to understand their options regrading immigration.

Painting in Exile: Masuma’s Story of Survival and Strength

Afghanistan is a name too often linked with extremism and restrictions against women. But this is only half the story. My country was once a pioneer, one of the first in the world to grant women the right to vote.

Remembering Ukraine: Three Years of Continued Resilience

On the 22nd February, the Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) and its partners brought people together at the Old Library in Digbeth to mark three years since the war in Ukraine began. RMC is the main Local Authority commissioned service delivering the Homes for Ukraine Scheme in Birmingham.

From Despair to Hope

Read the Inspiring Journey of Jawed Alizai. Born and raised in Afghanistan, Jawed Alizai calls himself a “lucky boy” who had the rare privilege of education in a country fraught with challenges.

Creativity Through Resilience

We launched the Modern Art Programme’s first exhibition, titled Creativity Through Resilience. During the launch, there was a Q&A session with Ukrainian artists who took part in the project