24/10/2026
📢 INFORMATION: Refugee & Asylum Seekers Community Mapping - South Africa
Dear community members,
Please be informed that the South Africa Refugee-Led Network (SARLN) in partnership with UNHCR will conduct a Community Mapping Exercise in South Africa.
What is the purpose?
The purpose of this exercise is ONLY to count and to understand in which areas refugee and asylum-seeker communities are located. This is an information collection exercise for planning and data purposes only.
It is important to understand what this exercise is and what it is not.
This exercise IS:
✔️ A simple count of where communities are located
✔️ For information and planning data only
This exercise IS NOT and does NOT mean:
❌ Resettlement to another country
❌ Cash assistance or financial support
❌ A job opportunity or visa
❌ Registration for assistance or any promise of help
❌ It does NOT affect your asylum or refugee status
Important information:
✔️ No fees - it is free
✔️ No payments will be given or asked
✔️ Participation is voluntary
✔️ Information will be kept confidential
✔️ This is a community-led exercise
There is no benefit or assistance promised for participating.
We kindly ask you to please cooperate with your local community leaders to provide accurate information if you are approached.
Thank you for your understanding.
AfriSoC / SARLN
Media Team.
