May 5, 2009 @ 6:03 pm
BRR sends supporters to London rally
2 coaches went to London for the Strangers into Citizens rally in Trafalgar Square on 4th May, on coaches organised by Bristol Defend Asylum Seekers campaign. . The great majority were asylum seekers. The atmosphere was lively. It was great to be amongst a few thousand others who feel that people seeking asylum should be treated as human beings, have the right to work, and be welcomed in Britain. As someone said on the way back “I didn’t know that there were so many people who knew and cared about our situation” and someone else: “I felt hope knocking on the door”.
Feedback from 24 Welcome Centre service users who attended the rally
Was the travel arrangement OK for you? Yes 100%
Did you enjoy the day? Yes 100%
Please write one comment about the day
1. Really it was very nice day for me - thank for the drop in centre – A (Darfur)
2. The day just reminded me of my regular demonstrations in the past in my country – I always fight for good – B (Cameroon)
3. I felt very much happy (this) time – thank you very much – Khalid
4. Loved the journey and it was well organised. The trip went well and the refreshments on the coach was so well appreciated, thank you BRR – N (Zimbabwe)
5. I see my brother(s) – I am happy – Chia
6. It was a good day- T (Eritraea)
7. Nice to see this all big crowd and to have such tremendous support from all these people – A (Eritrea)
8. I never expected to be supported (like this) – H (Darfur)
9. I liked the people speaking in favour of me – K
10. I really enjoy for that day. I hope to see the Home Office – I
11. I feel terribly good – R (Eritrea)
12. The rally made me hopeful and I felt that a heavy weight was lifted from my shoulders and I was smiling again – H (Somalia)
13. It was a day that gave us more hope and I look forward to the best, thanks – M.M.
14. A lot of people in the same situation came and this was good to show the world what we are asking for. Well arranged, no problems – A (Sudan)
15. My feeling was very good in the demonstration because we were a big group it gave a good feeling. We enjoyed it – I
16. I felt so valuable because we were speaking out, our crying was being heard. It was worthy going and a good experience indeed – N (Zimbabwe)
17. In my concern, the trip was very nice and peope enjoyed it as well. I think if we keep doing things like this our future prospect could be different. Good points : have a number of people who attend, have refreshment and food for everyone, grouped together and come back safely in Bristol. I don’t have to say more, it was fantastic. Well done the organisation team. Wishing you the best, yours sincerely B.(Cameroon)
18. The only day we feel our pride, and we feel (that we) have right(s) – D (Congo)
19. I’m happy for this day – I ask Lord to see our problem, but I know the victory is certain. Good demonstration together – J (Congo)
20. I really enjoy the trip and for the first time I felt like part of this community, it was please and thanks a lot – C ( Darfur )
21. It was very useful day and emotionally meaningful – A (Darfur)
22. I like people –A (Somalia)
23. I hope they doing something for us – thanks – A (Iraq)
Would you like BRR to arrange more trips like this?
1. I love that one
2. Of course
3. Definitely
4. When important for us yes and for people
5. Yes because we must continue until our voices are heard
6. It would be more likely for us to attend trips like this in the future, many thanks for BRR organisation
7. We like it continually.
8. Yes, I want more
9. Yes I did in the future. BRR congratulations to the staff
everyone else wrote “yes”.
