refugees
SWANSEA: ‘I came as a guest, I stayed as a citizen’ — the Baghdad boy who made Wales his home
Tahir was 18 when he left Iraq for Swansea in 1979. More than four decades on, his journey from the…
Refugee‑run café brings taste of Ukraine to Swansea with new city centre venue
A Ukrainian café founded by refugees has opened a new venue in Swansea city centre, blending Welsh and Ukrainian food…
Swansea Council reaffirms City of Sanctuary status in social cohesion vote
Councillors in Swansea have voted overwhelmingly to back a motion on social cohesion, reaffirming the city’s status as a City…
Almost two thirds of people in Wales oppose plans to strip Indefinite Leave to Remain, new poll shows
A new YouGov survey has revealed that almost two thirds of people in Wales oppose Reform UK’s proposals to remove…
Recognition for Dylan Thomas Centre’s support for refugees
Swansea's Dylan Thomas Centre has been recognised for its outstanding work supporting those fleeing war or persecution in their own…
Birthday Honours MBE for Swansea Bay psychologist
Swansea Bay senior psychologist Dr Nistor Becia has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list for his…
Senedd Member expresses “deep dismay” over “time limit to welcome”
Plaid Cymru criticises Labour funding withdrawal of Welcome Ticket for those seeking sanctuary
Father who came to Swansea from Jordan turns his passion into a career after learning English
A father of three from Swansea who arrived in Wales five years ago has won an Inspire! award after his…
Refugees and students collaborate for mural drawing
Illustration students at University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Swansea College of Art collaborated with Oasis, a centre for refugees…
Swansea opens ‘homes and hearts’ to Ukrainian refugees
More than 100 households in Swansea are currently sponsoring refugees who have been forced to flee the conflict in their…
Former asylum seeker using his experience to educate Swansea children
A former asylum seeker, who works at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Swansea, is using his life experience to educate…