Youth campaigning
Who are we?
We are the Safe Passage Young Leaders—a movement of young refugees and asylum seekers, campagning for a future where no one is forced to risk their life for safety. Too many of us have faced hostility instead of compassion, isolation instead of support. But together, we are building something different.
For many of us, arriving in a new country felt lonely and overwhelming. But the Young Leaders group has become a family; a place where we feel heard, valued, and empowered to make real change.
Everyone deserves safety. Everyone deserves welcome.
“We are not just survivors—we are leaders, changemakers, and advocates for justice.”
What we’re up to
Campaigning for changE
We raise our voices against the injustices refugees face, challenge cruel policies, and fight for a future where every family can reunite, rebuild, and thrive in safety.
eNGAGing WITH POLITICIANs
We take our voices straight to Parliament, holding politicians accountable and demanding vital changes for refugee rights.
Raising awareness
Through media interviews, powerful videos, and community events, we share our stories to inspire change, challenge misconceptions, and show why safe routes are a lifeline.
BUILDing COMMUNITY
We support each other, develop new skills to kickstarting careers and studies, and create a network of young people who are passionate about change.
What we’ve achieved
🎤 We took the stage at Glastonbury, speaking in front of thousands about refugee rights at Europe’s largest music festival!
✉️ We wrote to the Prime Minister to push for Afghan refugees’ rights and helped win a new safe route for separated families.
🍦We teamed up with Ben & Jerry’s, and took to the streets of London with a giant billboard to campaign for better refugee protections.
🏛️ We met with members of the Parliament to fight for refugee families’ right to be together.
📢 We were featured in UK-wide press and TV interviews and marched with thousands of people against harmful policies.
🌟 We attend an annual residential where we create life-long friendships and memories.
yOUNG lEADERS IN ACTION
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join us!
Being a Young Leader is about more than just campaigning – it’s about finding a community, building confidence, and shaping a better future.
✅ Connect with other young people who share similar experiences.
✅ Gain skills in public speaking, advocacy, and media work.
✅ Have your voice heard by decision-makers.
✅ Work on exciting projects and creative campaigns.
✅ Get involved with decision-making at Safe Passage and help shape the organisation.
✅ Be part of a movement that is changing lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Young people aged 16-25 from refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds who want to make a difference. You must be based in the UK and able to attend some in-person meetings (mostly in London), as well as online. We usually meet on Wednesday or Thursday evenings.
We do not currently have a Young Leader established in France or Greece.
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Yes! We welcome everyone and support each other to build confidence, including improving spoken and written English.
While the sessions are run in English, we make sure they are accessible for everyone, and most of us speak many other languages, such as Arabic, Dari, Pashto, French, Spanish or Somali.
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Not at all. You can contribute in many ways that don’t involve public speaking, such as campaign planning, research, or creative projects.
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The Young Leaders is a voluntary group, but wehe Young Leaders is a voluntary group, but we cover all travel and food expenses for in-person events and provide support to access online meetings.
For in-depth contributions, such as speaking opportunities, large-scale projects or helping shape decision-making within our organisation, we provide vouchers as compensation.
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Fill out our interest form above, and we’ll be in touch! If you have any questions, contact Ruth, our Youth Campaigning Manager, at Ruth.Holtom@safepassage.org.uk.
“It’s a place where you feel welcomed and part of a community. You can discover yourself, support other refugees, and build new skills while learning from people from diverse backgrounds.”