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Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) supports refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in

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08/07/2026

HE DID IT! ClIr Mark Kowalski () has set a new World Record for the Most Countries Visited by Bicycle in Seven Days for AFRIL! At 08:00 local time Saturday 27 June, Mark entered Greece, the 21st country - 22 including Kosovo - on his seven-day unsupported cycle from the Netherlands. He averaged 400km/day, riding as much as 23 hours in one go, and fuelling himself on the equivalent of 1.6kg of sugar each day! Show your support by making a donation to AFRIL! Check the link in our bio to sponsor Mark and support asylum seeking, refugee and migrant families in South East London. Thank you Mark!

18/06/2026

Cllr Mark Kowalski is taking sponsored challenges to the next level! On Saturday Mark will set off from Vaals, attempting to break the World Record for the most countries visited by bicycle in seven days, all whilst raising money for AFRIL! Check the link in our bio to sponsor Mark and follow his progress as he crosses Europe to support asylum seeking, refugee and migrant families in South East London. Thank you Mark!

12/03/2026

Yesterday some of AFRIL’s staff and members came together with representatives across the sector to lobby MPs in Parliament around our concerns about the settlement and asylum changes. Our members met with 6 MPs to demand scrutiny and a fair and humane immigration system. Thanks to for making the day such a success and to the MPs who listened and agreed to take action, showing us change is possible!

11/12/2025

Snippets from a busy December at AFRIL! Despite increasingly hostile narrative and policies towards our community, this month we have been busy creating moments joy and solidarity in South East London. Our Rainbow Club students brushed up on their spelling and had fantastic trips to Maths World and our allotment where they learnt about climate resilience. Our Casework Manager, Sarah, delivered specialised training to Lewisham Foster Carers. Our Director, Chloe, spoke with UNHCR at University of Greenwich about the new asylum policy. And, we visited our friends to chat about our shared goals and future plans.

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