People from the refugee community in Leeds had the chance to celebrate, perform and educate at Deer Shed Festival in July, supported by Leeds City of Sanctuary, through funding from YDMT. A group of 34 volunteers, many of whom have... View Article
Categories for asylum seeker
Putting ‘Compassion into Action’ in the Dales
August 16, 2023
The theme of Refugee Week 2023 was ‘Compassion’. Compassion is what drives Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust’s (YDMT) People and the DALES team. They bring people to the Yorkshire Dales to foster connections with communities who otherwise might not be able... View Article
Refugees find sanctuary in Malham
September 23, 2016
This September the small community of Malhamdale in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales opened their homes to a group of refugee and asylum seeking women and children for a weekend of fun and friendship.
People and the DALES turns 10!
July 29, 2015
People and the DALES gives children and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to experience the Yorkshire Dales. Over the last 10 years 7,000 people have benefited from a life-changing day out in the countryside. Each one has their own story to tell.
