Are you a refugee?

Are you motivated to change the world around you?

Do you feel inspired to make a difference in your community?

Application Deadline is 21st March 2010

The RISE programme empowers, supports and funds refugees who want to make a difference in their community.

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What is RISE?

RISE, the Refugee Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs is funded by the European Refugee Fund Phase III with the support of the UK Border Agency. The RISE Programme is run by UnLtd, a nationwide charity which supports social entrepreneurs - people with vision, drive, commitment and passion - to change the world for the better.

Having already supported over 100 refugee projects, this programme aims to unleash and encourage the potential of refugees as social entrepreneurs.

What we offer

UnLtd will support refugees to set up projects that will encourage community cohesion and make their communities happier, healthier and safer places.

This support includes:

• Awards of between £500 and £5000 to help individuals or small groups of refugees turn their ideas, into a reality.
• Dedicated project management support, including training sessions to develop key skills and mentoring opportunities to connect with experts in the field, as well as access to a wealth of other resources.

What we are looking for

Projects must:

• address a social problem
• have a social impact
• be a new initiative or a clear expansion of an existing project
• be an opportunity for you to learn and gain new skills
• need an UnLtd Award in order to succeed

You must be

• a refugee with proof of status
• living in England
• over the age of 16
• applying as an individual or as part of an informal group

For more information contact:
Maryam Pasha
RISE Accelerator Coordinator
rise@unltd.org.uk
0207 566 1136

This project is funded by the European Refugee Fund Phase III