What we’ve been up to
How hostile immigration rules push people into poverty & homelessness
Here at Praxis, we support people marginalised by hostile immigration policies with legal advice and community support. We see every day how cruel and costly immigration rules push people into poverty, debt, and destitution. This is no coincidence – the hostile environment makes people homeless. Here’s how…
Childcare campaigners spell out message with larger-than-life children's blocks
Yesterday morning campaigners went to the Department For Education with larger-than-life children’s building blocks because clearly, we need to spell it out for the Government. We need Childcare For All Now! Watch the video and get involved.
"I don't know where to go, I just cry": how the cost of living crisis is hitting people in the immigration system
New research by Praxis paints a bleak picture of the cost of living crisis for people in the immigration system. Two thirds of people said they’re struggling to afford enough food to feed their children.
I'm Lorraine
After struggling to claim asylum in the UK, Lorraine* ended up at risk of destitution due to the Home Office placing a condition of No Recourse to Public Funds on her visa. She talks about her experience, and how Praxis supported her family to get the essential help they needed.
"Everyone can play their part" - campaigning to end No Recourse to Public Funds
At Praxis, we hear from people with lived experience of NRPF every day. Beyond that, we saw how people wanted to find ways to organise, come together and fight for the justice that everyone deserves. That’s why we facilitate the NRPF Action Group, formed of campaigners working to put an end to the policy.
Marginalising Black communities – the devastating effects of No Recourse to Public Funds on families in the UK
Year upon year, this Government continues with unfair and unjust policies that end up causing immense harm to Black people. We speak to No Recourse to Public Funds Action Group member Shakira about her thoughts and experiences of the policy.
How No Recourse to Public Funds harms migrant survivors of domestic abuse
Today, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner launches “Safety Before Status”, a new report looking into improving pathways to support for migrant victims of domestic abuse.
Where there is no recourse, there’s no safety for survivors
Many migrant women and people experiencing violence are locked out of support and forced to choose between staying in an abusive relationship or leaving without having anywhere safe to go.