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  • JOURNEY'S: JOSEPH'S STORY

    JOURNEY'S: JOSEPH'S STORY

    Joseph was very vocal about his political views to the point that he released a rap song under the artist name ‘Pep Cocktail’ Read more

  • FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: HUSEYINS STORY

    FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: HUSEYINS STORY

    ‘They said ‘You are criminals. Why you came here? Go back to your countries.’ Read more

  • FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: BASMA'S STORY

    FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: BASMA'S STORY

    ‘I felt I don’t belong there. I can’t continue my life being there and because I decided to take off my hijab.’ Read more

  • FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: ABDUL'S STORY

    FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: ABDUL'S STORY

    Abdul describes his generation to be a generation who grew up with war and continue to live with war. Read more

  • JOURNEY'S: JOSEPH'S STORY
  • FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: HUSEYINS STORY
  • FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: BASMA'S STORY
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JOURNEY'S: JOSEPH'S STORY

JOURNEY'S: JOSEPH'S STORY

Joseph was very vocal about his political views to the point that he released a rap song under the artist name ‘Pep Cocktail’ Read more

Published: 19th July, 2021

Updated: 29th March, 2022

Author: Tess Seymour

FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: HUSEYINS STORY

FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: HUSEYINS STORY

‘They said ‘You are criminals. Why you came here? Go back to your countries.’ Read more

Published: 24th June, 2021

Updated: 15th November, 2021

Author: Tess Seymour

FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: BASMA'S STORY

FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: BASMA'S STORY

‘I felt I don’t belong there. I can’t continue my life being there and because I decided to take off my hijab.’ Read more

Published: 17th June, 2021

Updated: 29th March, 2022

Author: Tess Seymour

FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: ABDUL'S STORY

FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: ABDUL'S STORY

Abdul describes his generation to be a generation who grew up with war and continue to live with war. Read more

Published: 11th June, 2021

Updated: 29th March, 2022

Author: Tess Seymour

FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: RAMAN'S STORY

FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: RAMAN'S STORY

Raman decided that staying in his country was too much of a risk, he decided to take the long journey from Iran to the UK. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 5th August, 2022

Author: Tess Seymour

FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: MOHAMMED'S STORY

FROM KABUL TO CARDIFF: MOHAMMED'S STORY

Mohammed says he will never forget the day he left Kabul, ‘my mother crying, and it was a sad day, but sometimes you don’t have a choice.’ Read more

Published: 27th May, 2021

Updated: 5th August, 2022

Author: Tess Seymour

KARLA'S STORY

KARLA'S STORY

The 19th of November 2019 was the day I left El Salvador, carrying my life in a suitcase. Read more

Published: 7th May, 2021

Updated: 5th August, 2022

Author: Tess Seymour

OSMAN'S STORY

OSMAN'S STORY

Osman travelled from Sudan nine years ago, leaving his mother and son behind in the hope of creating a new and safer life for them all in the UK. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2020

Updated: 4th May, 2021

Author: Tess Seymour

JOURNEY'S... AN OASIS CARDIFF PODCAST

JOURNEY'S... AN OASIS CARDIFF PODCAST

Adeola Dewis brings us the real and powerful stories of refugees and asylum seekers living in Cardiff. Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2020

Updated: 2nd February, 2021

Author: Tess Seymour

ISAM'S STORY

ISAM'S STORY

Isam is a father from Sudan and is studying for his Masters in Occupational Health and Safety at Cardiff Metropolitan.⁠ Read more

Published: 19th August, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Tess Seymour

AYYUB'S STORY

AYYUB'S STORY

Ayyub is an asylum seeker from Tanzania who moved to Cardiff 6 months ago. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Tess Seymour

REFUGEE WEEK STORYTELLING

REFUGEE WEEK STORYTELLING

During Refugee Week we ran an online storytelling session. We recorded the touching stories so that the voices of our community can be heard. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Tess Seymour

MORRISON'S STORY

MORRISON'S STORY

During COVID-19 volunteering has been a good way for our clients to keep busy and stay connected, listen to Morrison's touching story. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2020

Updated: 5th February, 2021

Author: Tess Seymour

MOHAMMED'S STORY

MOHAMMED'S STORY

Hear about Mohammed's experiences in Afghanistan and his new life in Wales. "It was sad to leave Afghanistan, but my real home is in Wales" Read more

Published: 11th December, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Tess Seymour

HUDA'S STORY

HUDA'S STORY

Huda tells us about her culture and traditions and how Oasis helped her and her family settle into Cardiff. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Tess Seymour

HUSSAM'S STORY

HUSSAM'S STORY

Learn about Hussam's journey to Cardiff and how he is keen to offer help and support during a crisis. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2019

Updated: 2nd February, 2021

Author: Tess Seymour

HAMID'S STORY

HAMID'S STORY

Watch a video full of beautiful illustrations that help tell the story of Hamid's journey to the UK. Read more

Published: 25th October, 2019

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Sample Content

THE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE

THE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE

Our work in action and the positive impact it has. Read more

Published: 24th October, 2019

Updated: 27th February, 2023

Author:

WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE DO

Oasis Cardiff is a charity that aims to help refugees and asylum seekers in Cardiff. Read more

Published: 24th October, 2019

Updated: 22nd March, 2023

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Location: Oasis Cardiff, 69B Splott Road, Cardiff, CF24 2BW

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  • Worth Your Salt resources

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    Show you’re Worth Your Salt and stand with refugees and asylum seekers

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    WHY DO REFUGEES LEAVE FRANCE FOR THE UK?

    Learn and understand why people are leaving France for the UK.

  • MEET THE TEAM

    MEET THE TEAM

    Meet our lovely team!

  • ROOM HIRE

    ROOM HIRE

    We have several rooms at Oasis Cardiff available for hire, including smaller rooms and larger halls.

  • WHAT WE DO

    WHAT WE DO

    Oasis Cardiff is a charity that aims to help refugees and asylum seekers in Cardiff.

  • VOLUNTEER ROLES

    VOLUNTEER ROLES

    We have a wide variety of weekly activities in our centre, and trips around Cardiff and beyond. These could not continue to run without the support of volunteers.

  • DONATE

    DONATE

    Help us give refugees and asylum seekers in Cardiff the warm, Welsh welcome they deserve.

  • NEEDS LIST

    NEEDS LIST

    An up to date list of our needed items, and where to give if we cannot receive your donation.

  • ESOL

    ESOL

    Our excellent team provides free drop-in English language classes four days a week and IELTS preparation classes.

  • HOW TO VOLUNTEER AT OASIS CARDIFF

    HOW TO VOLUNTEER AT OASIS CARDIFF

    Our charity attracts volunteers from all around Cardiff; people who have lived here all their lives and people who are newly arrived. If you are over 18, living in or near the city, including asylum seekers dispersed to Cardiff can apply to volunteer.

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    ACTIVITIES & SERVICES

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