Afghan Community Newsletter - December 2025
After concluding a successful financial workshop last month, we are pleased to announce a new opportunity for the Afghan community in the UK.
“A Chance I no longer believed in”: Yuliia’s journey to safety
My hometown, Melitopol, was occupied in the very first days of the full-scale invasion. The following years became the most difficult of my life. In May 2025, a drone hit the building next to mine. That moment became the turning point.
From nightly sirens to a home filled with warmth
I am endlessly grateful to our sponsors for their care, patience, and kindness. Because of them, we felt that even far from home, you can still be safe — and you don’t have to face everything alone.
USPUK November Newsletter
We remain committed to supporting Ukrainians and Afghans who have sought safety in the UK. Our team provides essential advice, resettlement and employment support, and information on rights and entitlements, helping individuals and families take the next steps toward rebuilding their lives.
Credit and Borrowing Workshop
Last week, USPUK, in partnership with The Money Charity, hosted a free Credit & Borrowing Workshop for the Afghan community.
Ongoing challenges Ukrainians continue to face
USPUK had the honour to attend the launch of the University of Birmingham's new report on the experiences and future intentions of displaced Ukrainians in the UK, which took place at the UK Parliament.
Free Legal Support on Employment Rights
USPUK is taking part in a new upskilling programme by the Work Rights Centre (WoRC) to help Ukrainians and Afghans understand their employment rights and access fair work opportunities.
Afghan Community Newsletter - November 2025
As we move into November and the days grow shorter, we hope you and your families are keeping well and warm. We are also continuing to respond to enquiries. If you feel stuck, confused or need support, we are here to help.
Reflecting on Rebuilding and Resilience at the UK Parliament
Walking through the historic corridors and seeing how the House of Commons was rebuilt after the Second World War was a powerful reminder of what it means to recover and rebuild after destruction.
USPUK October 2025 Newsletter – Ukraine & Afghanistan Updates
Over the past weeks, Ukraine has been subjected to intensified attacks on both civilian infrastructure and educational facilities. Our hub near King’s Cross is a welcoming place where you can meet and talk to our consultants in person.
It’s not just words of gratitude — it’s a story of lives saved
“Children are the most important thing in life,” she says. “I know this too well because I already lost my eldest son...” Oksana’s story is one of courage, love, and resilience — a reminder of how one decision, and one connection, can change a family’s future.
Three years later, Ukraine is still in the dark: Find out how you could help
On the night of October 9–10, 2025, Russia once again launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine — targeting Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and other cities. 12 people were injured in the capital alone.
🧠 Mental Health Resources for Ukrainians and Afghan Refugees in the UK
We recognise that mental health is a vital part of rebuilding life in safety. Many displaced people experience stress, trauma, anxiety, or loneliness — and you do not have to face these challenges alone.
Tanya’s Story: Finding Home Again
Continuing my work with USPUK, alongside our Ukraine Consultation Team who have been together since the very beginning, I feel surrounded by more than colleagues — they are friends, an extended family.
Afghan Community Newsletter - October 2025
This month marks two years since we launched our Afghan Project in September 2023. Since then, we have supported hundreds of individuals and families across the UK through 1,426 consultations.
A Safe Home in Stafford
Today, my son and I live in Stafford with our wonderful host family. Their kindness and warmth have given us not just shelter but comfort, friendship, and the support we so badly needed. They have welcomed both of us and my unborn baby into their family, and for that I will always be thankful.
Living Out Faith Through Hosting
When news of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine broke in 2022, my wife and I felt we couldn’t just stand by. We wanted to live out our Christian faith in a practical way and use what we had to help.
USPUK Newsletter - September 2025 🌻
Every week, we’re helping Ukrainian and Afghan families find safety, reunite with loved ones, and take their first steps toward rebuilding their lives in the UK.
Afghan Community Newsletter - September 2025
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.
Another horrible attack on Ukraine: Find out how you could help
Eighteen people, including four children, have been killed and dozens of others sustained injuries in a large-scale Russian attack on the city of Kyiv on the night of 27-28 August.