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Sheryle Thomas June 01 2022

Read a couple of extra answers from the co-founder of Refuge Network UK, Charles Gimoh, our interview guest from last issue. Refuge Network UK tackles poverty in the UK and runs a number of outreach services for people experiencing homelessness. Interview by Sheryle Thomas

ST: Does Refuge Network UK run soup kitchens? Charles Gimoh (CG): We are primarily an economic and social rights nonprofit w...

Network connection
Sheryle Thomas April 01 2022

Refuge Network UK is the British arm of Refuge Network International, a small international charity. Its goal is to alleviate and eventually eradicate poverty. Speaking to executive director Charles Gimoh, Sheryle Thomas learns more about what they do.

ST: Who are Refuge Network UK? Charles Gimoh (CG): We are a poverty-alleviation and community empowerment nonprofit, pro...

Feeding an Army
Sheryle Thomas December 01 2021

The People’s Army, founded in 2020, has provided meals and support to countless people in the past year and a half. Founder Hazel talks about the progress and plans for the future of the organisation.

No one should have to go hungry in 2021. When I had experienced homelessness in the past there were hardly any places to access ...

Weighed down
Sheryle Thomas September 01 2021

When you’re homeless, the importance of having somewhere safe to store your stuff can’t be overstated. Sheryle Thomas speaks with members of the team working to make storage easier

When your current situation means you are temporarily homeless and also have no income, it can weigh you down emotionally. You a...

Pain in the teeth
Sheryle Thomas July 01 2021

We all have a right to healthcare, but many believe our teeth aren’t covered. Sheryle Thomas speaks to the homeless health service with a dental surgery

There is nothing worse than experiencing dental pain, especially when you have no address or income to access dentist surgeries....

Keeping clean
Sheryle Thomas May 01 2021

ShowerBox was set up to provide homeless people and people sleeping rough with a simple, yet difficult to find service: A free and secure shower. Interview by Sheryle Thomas

When I was street homeless, I found it really difficult to access places to have a shower. Homeless centres that receive gove...

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