At Bloomsbury Football, we are committed to ensuring that everyone can get on the pitch and experience the power of football.
Bloomsbury Football’s Refugee and Asylum Seeker Programme provides free football and wraparound support to refugees and asylum seekers from Ukraine and Afghanistan. Hosted at Maria Fidelis School round the corner from Euston Station, these weekly sessions allow refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-16 to settle into their new environment and develop on & off the pitch.
Sessions provide a fun, engaging and culturally-sensitive environment in which young refugees and asylum seekers can improve their language skills, physical fitness, mental health, and citizenship skills. Our sessions also offer a safe social space, allowing participants to build friendships and combat isolation & loneliness.
The ultimate goal of these sessions is to ease the process of transition for newly arrived refugees. Our programme facilitates integration by encouraging our players to join our mainstream football programmes, becoming a part of the Bloomsbury Football community.
مجاني للعب
لن يتم فرض رسوم على أي شاب للمشاركة في برنامج اللاجئين الخاص بنا.
مصممة لتحقيق الشمولية
تم تصميم جميع جلسات بلومزبري لكرة القدم للاجئين لتوفير مساحة شاملة ومقبولة لجميع اللاعبين وعائلاتهم.
شبكة دعم متنامية
بدأ هذا البرنامج في صيف عام 2022 ، عندما عقدنا جلستين في الأسبوع. وفي عام 2023، سنضاعف حجم هذا البرنامج: فهو سيوفر الآن كرة قدم مجانية لأربع مجموعات من اللاجئين الشباب أسبوعيا، فضلا عن تقديم الدعم المجاني لآبائهم ومقدمي الرعاية.
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Playing football with Bloomsbury is the best thing! They’re the best coaches that can help you with everything and are always caring about us.
Player in the refugee programme -
From the moment I joined, I was welcomed into a supportive and passionate community of players and coaches. It’s a truly special place to play football that continues to provide me with unforgettable experiences.
Player in the refugee programme -
My experience with Bloomsbury Football is just amazing. I have met new people and also made new friends. It’s just about kicking balls and having fun!
Player in the refugee programme