Supporting refugees in Calais

BARAC UK is an anti- racist campaign group. We are raising funds in order to provide food & other  essential items to refugees stuck in limbo in horrific conditions in the Calais 'camp' known as 'The Jungle'. We have carried out solidarity and fact finding visits and we are fundraising for  items that  we have been told are  needed . 

Many people are forced to walk for hours to collect firewood to cook on which in the cold weather is problematic. We have raised funds previously for two  cooking stoves and gas cylinders but many more are needed.

 In addition to the stoves, cooking utentils, pots and pans are needed.

We also want to purchase some traditional food items, for example dried fish and cornmeal flour as well as African hair and  skin products. which have been specifically requested.

Some other items needed  are:

arts supplies for the art school in the camp
dictionaries for the library
 waterproof outer clothing
thermals
warm hats
tights
leggings
waterproof sturdy shoes
sanitary towels
tents
Sleeping bags 
blankets 

 Many people have makeshift shelters which are easily destroyed in adverse weather.

The video features is of our first fact finding & solidarity visit to Calais. 

All donations are welcome and appreciated. Thank you for your support.

BARAC UK