Why participatory grant-making matters right now. Our early learnings from Shaping the Future show funders need to share power with lived‑experience leaders, resource participation properly, and build trust, flexibility & transparency. Read our blog to learn more 👉https://bit.ly/3NyQ0zf

2026 is a pivotal year for migration & social justice in the UK. Far-right politics, hostile policies & funding pressures demand action now. Please read our latest blog to see our five resolutions for 2026 👉https://bit.ly/4aUKeSg

Five New Year’s resolutions to meet 2026 with unity and purpose

2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for migration and social justice in the UK. We are entering a period marked by rising far-right…

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Read our Director Marchu Belete’s opinion on the Home Secretary’s latest policy proposals, reflecting on the pressures this places on the migration sector and how we should respond. www.thirdsector.co.uk/marchu-belet...

Third Sector@thirdsector.co.uk · 9mo ago

The Home Secretary's new proposals don’t just reshape immigration policy; they reshape the kind of society we are becoming - Marchu Belete @migration-exchange.bsky.social

Building resilience: A new blog by Dr. Peninah Wangari-J, CEO of the Racial Justice Network, reflects on a workshop held for people with lived experience of the migration system to exploring how build resilience in an unjust system Read the full blog here👉 bit.ly/3WPQrGF

🚨 Big news: We’ve awarded 22 grants through our Shaping the Future fund—supporting migrant-led leadership rooted in care, creativity + community. bit.ly/40kW5Tx This is what long-term change looks like! 🌱 Shaping the Future, rooted in experience #Migration #Leadership #ShapingTheFuture

What happens when a fund is designed centring lived experience? Meet some of the brilliant people who co-created our Shaping the Future Initiative Read more 👉 medium.com/@migrationex... #ShapingTheFuture #MigrationLeadership

What can this Government actually do to reduce poverty for migrant children? Find out in our briefing with @citizensuk.org and @migration-exchange.bsky.social⬇️ www.praxis.org.uk/briefings/nr...

Lifting children affected by No Recourse to Public Funds restrictions out of poverty - Joint Briefing — Praxis

This briefing by the NRPF Partnership outlines the impact of No Recourse to Public Funds on child poverty and the urgent steps this Government could take to address it.

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📝 New blog - MEX Co-Directors Marchu Belete & Sarah Cutler outline the 3 key findings from our latest report on the migration sector and funding landscape. Sharing reflections on our strengths, challenges, and what comes next. Full piece here 👉 medium.com/@migrationex...

Strength in Numbers: A snapshot of the 2025 UK refugee and migration sector

By Marchu Belete and Sarah Cutler, Co-Directors of Migration Exchange

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📣 New report out now 📣 Strength in numbers The refugee & migration sector has grown since 2020—but unevenly. Our latest report reveals gaps and uncertainty, but shows opportunities for alignment. 📘 Read it here: global-dialogue.org/MEXreport2025/

💡 In 2025, there is a crucial window to push for better contractual terms and make the case for ending private contracting for asylum accommodation. In this blog, @jena.ng outlines what is needed to enable the sector and funders to seize the opportunity. Learn more lawmanity.com/news-asylum-...

Lawmanity@lawmanity.com · last yr.

🤔 Did you know that since 2019, nearly all housing for asylum seekers in the UK has been provided by just three private sector companies - with a shocking track record over delivery of these contracts? 🏠 Want to learn more? Are you a charity or a funder who wants to be part of the solution? 👇🏽

📢 Applications Close Tomorrow! The Shaping the Future Fund closes tomorrow, 12 March 2025 at 5:00pm! A fund designed to bolster leadership development in the #migration sector—don’t miss this opportunity! Visit our website for more info 👉 bit.ly/40qQA4H

Migration Exchange@migration-exchange.bsky.social · last yr.

⏳ Just 1 Week Left! ⏳ The Shaping the Future Fund closes 12 March 2025 at 5 pm! This fund supports #leadership development in the #migration sector. Apply now before it’s too late! Visit our website for more info 👉 bit.ly/40qQA4H

⏳ Just 1 Week Left! ⏳ The Shaping the Future Fund closes 12 March 2025 at 5 pm! This fund supports #leadership development in the #migration sector. Apply now before it’s too late! Visit our website for more info 👉 bit.ly/40qQA4H

📢 3 Weeks Left to Apply! 📢 Shaping the Future – a fund supporting #leadership in the #migration sector – closes 12 March 2025! Visit our website for more info 👉 bit.ly/40qQA4H Please share with your networks!

Six months on from the UK’s racist riots, MEX is supporting efforts to strengthen the sector’s resilience and security. Join two upcoming workshops on: 📌Safety & Security- 3 Mar, 1:30 PM 📌Resilience & Wellbeing- 31 Mar, 10AM Register here: bit.ly/4jN6Dms Read our latest blog: bit.ly/42NJzhg

The Shaping the Future Fund is live! We're hosting two info webinars—join us to learn more & ask questions about this new fund supporting leadership in the migration sector. 📅The first webinar is Tues 11 Feb 2025. Register here: bit.ly/3WFNuZC Visit our website for more info➡️ bit.ly/40qQA4H

📢 Open for applications 📢 We’re excited to launch Shaping the Future - a new fund to support #leadership development in the #migration sector. Visit our website for more info and apply by 12 March 2025 at 5:00 pm. Please share with your networks. bit.ly/40qQA4H

👋 Migration Exchange (MEX) is now on Bluesky. Follow us for the latest updates and insights from our work in the UK refugee and migration sector. Visit our website to find out more about what we do: global-dialogue.org/programmes/m...