Migration Exchange

Image with text: First Shaping the Future learnings show why participatory grant-making is essential right now. Read our new blog on Medium now

Why participatory grant-making matters right now.

Our early learnings from Shaping the Future show funders need to share power with lived‑experience leaders, resource participation properly, and build trust, flexibility & transparency.

Read our blog to learn more 👉https://bit.ly/3NyQ0zf

Five New Year’s resolutions to meet 2026 with unity and purpose 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for migration and social justice in the UK. We are entering a period marked by rising far-right…

2026 is a pivotal year for migration & social justice in the UK.
Far-right politics, hostile policies & funding pressures demand action now.

Please read our latest blog to see our five resolutions for 2026 👉https://bit.ly/4aUKeSg

Read our Director Marchu Belete’s opinion on the Home Secretary’s latest policy proposals, reflecting on the pressures this places on the migration sector and how we should respond.

www.thirdsector.co.uk/marchu-belet...

Building resilience: A new blog by Dr. Peninah Wangari-J, CEO of the Racial Justice Network, reflects on a workshop held for people with lived experience of the migration system to exploring how build resilience in an unjust system

Read the full blog here👉 bit.ly/3WPQrGF

Special thanks to AB Charitable Trust, @barrowcadbury.bsky.social, @refugeecouncil.bsky.social , @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social , @raynefoundation.bsky.social , This Day Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy

Image with text: Shaping the Future We’re excited to introduce some of the inspiring individuals, organisations, and networks receiving grants through our leadership fund

🚨 Big news: We’ve awarded 22 grants through our Shaping the Future fund—supporting migrant-led leadership rooted in care, creativity + community. bit.ly/40kW5Tx

This is what long-term change looks like!

🌱 Shaping the Future, rooted in experience

#Migration #Leadership #ShapingTheFuture

Image with text: New blog- Shaping the Future: Leadership grounded in collective wisdom and power By Marchu Belete, Co-Director at Migration Exchange

What happens when a fund is designed centring lived experience?

Meet some of the brilliant people who co-created our Shaping the Future Initiative

Read more 👉 medium.com/@migrationex...

#ShapingTheFuture #MigrationLeadership

Lifting children affected by No Recourse to Public Funds restrictions out of poverty - Joint Briefing — Praxis This briefing by the NRPF Partnership outlines the impact of No Recourse to Public Funds on child poverty and the urgent steps this Government could take to address it.

What can this Government actually do to reduce poverty for migrant children? Find out in our briefing with @citizensuk.org and @migration-exchange.bsky.social⬇️

www.praxis.org.uk/briefings/nr...

Strength in Numbers: A snapshot of the 2025 UK refugee and migration sector By Marchu Belete and Sarah Cutler, Co-Directors of Migration Exchange

📝 New blog - MEX Co-Directors Marchu Belete & Sarah Cutler outline the 3 key findings from our latest report on the migration sector and funding landscape. Sharing reflections on our strengths, challenges, and what comes next.

Full piece here 👉 medium.com/@migrationex...

Image with text: Strength in numbers: the UK refugee and migration sector 2025

📣 New report out now 📣 Strength in numbers
The refugee & migration sector has grown since 2020—but unevenly. Our latest report reveals gaps and uncertainty, but shows opportunities for alignment.

📘 Read it here: global-dialogue.org/MEXreport2025/

💡 In 2025, there is a crucial window to push for better contractual terms and make the case for ending private contracting for asylum accommodation.

In this blog, @jena.ng outlines what is needed to enable the sector and funders to seize the opportunity.

Learn more lawmanity.com/news-asylum-...

📢 Applications Close Tomorrow!

The Shaping the Future Fund closes tomorrow, 12 March 2025 at 5:00pm!

A fund designed to bolster leadership development in the #migration sector—don’t miss this opportunity!

Visit our website for more info 👉 bit.ly/40qQA4H

Image with text: Shaping the Future- A fund to support leadership development in the migration sector. One week left to apply. Closes 12 March at 5:00 pm

⏳ Just 1 Week Left! ⏳

The Shaping the Future Fund closes 12 March 2025 at 5 pm! This fund supports #leadership development in the #migration sector.

Apply now before it’s too late!

Visit our website for more info 👉 bit.ly/40qQA4H

Image with text: 3 weeks left to apply. Shaping the Future- A fund to support leadership development in the migration sector. Key focus areas: Lived experience leadership, Wellbeing and resilience, Systems change. Apply by Wednesday 12 March, 5:00 pm

📢 3 Weeks Left to Apply! 📢

Shaping the Future – a fund supporting #leadership in the #migration sector – closes 12 March 2025!

Visit our website for more info 👉 bit.ly/40qQA4H

Please share with your networks!

Six months on from the UK’s racist riots, MEX is supporting efforts to strengthen the sector’s resilience and security. Join two upcoming workshops on:

📌Safety & Security- 3 Mar, 1:30 PM
📌Resilience & Wellbeing- 31 Mar, 10AM

Register here: bit.ly/4jN6Dms
Read our latest blog: bit.ly/42NJzhg

Image with text: Shaping the Future. A new fund to support leadership development in the migration sector. Sign up for a webinar now! For an opportunity to learn more and ask questions.

The Shaping the Future Fund is live!

We're hosting two info webinars—join us to learn more & ask questions about this new fund supporting leadership in the migration sector.

📅The first webinar is Tues 11 Feb 2025. Register here: bit.ly/3WFNuZC

Visit our website for more info➡️ bit.ly/40qQA4H

Image with text: Shaping the Future- A fund to support leadership development in the migration sector. We welcome applications from grassroots organisations & individuals with lived experience of migration. Key focus areas: Lived experience leadership, Wellbeing and resilience, Systems change. Apply by Wednesday 12 March, 5:00 pm

📢 Open for applications 📢
We’re excited to launch Shaping the Future - a new fund to support #leadership development in the #migration sector.

Visit our website for more info and apply by 12 March 2025 at 5:00 pm.

Please share with your networks.
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👋 Migration Exchange (MEX) is now on Bluesky.

Follow us for the latest updates and insights from our work in the UK refugee and migration sector.

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