Our Mission
At GARAS (Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers) we offer support to those seeking asylum in Gloucestershire, welcoming them when they arrive, advocating for them in their daily struggles, supporting them if they face being sent back as well as helping them adjust to their long term future if they are recognised as refugees.
Contact Information
Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS)
The Trust Centre
Falkner St
Gloucester
GL1 4SQ
Telephone: 01452 550528
General enquiries: info@garas.org.uk
Administrative enquiries: admin@garas.org.uk
www.garas.org.uk
Director
Adele Owen
Refugee
June 22, 2019This poem was written by a good, old friend. This is his experience.
I saw him yesterday and he he asked that this be his contribution to the week.
Refugee
I am a refugee
Nobody around me
I am alone
When I leave the house
No destiny
And nobody waiting for me
I walk slowly
Arrive at GARAS
Acquainted eyes and kind smiles
The solitude escapes for a while
I say “thank God.”
Ali Reza Babae
© Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers 2020
Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers is registered in England & Wales Company Number 4026398
The Registered Office is at The Trust Centre, Falkner St, Gloucester, GL1 4SQ
Charity Number 1082388
Patrons: David Drew, The Right Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester,
Martin Horwood, Dame Janet Trotter, Rev Jim Caterer