We hope you had a restful break over the summer and are settling into September with renewed energy. We begin with an urgent matter that has affected many in our community in recent weeks.

Summer might be a time for rest for many — but for us at USPUK, the work never pauses. Every week, we’re helping Ukrainians and Afghans find safety, reunite with loved ones, and take their first steps toward rebuilding their lives in the UK.

We know many of you have heard the recent news. The UK Government has now closed ARAP and ACRS Pathway to new applications.

We want to express deep gratitude for all the donors, hosts and supporters who are with us in this work. With your help we are able to deliver crucial information and advice to displaced Ukrainians and Afghans and work daily to support their needs.

In this edition, we’ve stayed focused on what matters most - the real concerns you’ve raised, the barriers you’re facing, and the small but important steps that can help.

We’re proud to share the first ever edition of our Afghan community newsletter. This is something we’ve been wanting to do for a long time – a space just for you, shaped by the questions, concerns, and experiences many of you have shared with us.

We want to express deep gratitude for all the donors, hosts and supporters who are with us in this work. With your help we are able to deliver crucial information and advice to displaced Ukrainians and Afghans and work daily to support their needs.

As we start our 4th year we’d want to express deep gratitude for all the donors, hosts and supporters who’ve been on this journey with us. Your support means a lot and with this May newsletter we’d want to share what we’ve been working on lately.