Community-led Welcome

Across the UK, communities are stepping up to offer Afghan families safety, stability, and a chance to belong.

The Afghan Welcome Project is part of a new government programme supporting refugee resettlement through local leadership. It brings together the generosity, competence, and commitment of ordinary people who want to make a practical difference.

What makes this project unique is that it’s led by people who have done this before. Everyone involved has first-hand experience of community sponsorship and refugee resettlement. Almost a decade in, we’ve seen beautiful stories unfold in towns, cities, and villages across the UK - families rebuilding their lives, and local people growing in confidence, empathy, and friendship. It’s deeply rewarding work: challenging at times, but those challenges are where relationships strengthen, and communities thrive.

At a time when the national conversation about newcomers can feel polarised, this work offers another way forward - one rooted in connection, contribution, and resilience. It shows that when communities take responsibility for welcome, everyone benefits.

Now, we need more people to join us - to form local groups, offer housing, skills, or time, and help Afghan families take their next steps towards home. It is our job to mentor you through it with practical, sometimes financial and experienced support. The joy of ‘community-led welcome’ means you won’t be alone and we are working alongside you.