News
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Powerful play and panel discussion explore the experiences of unaccompanied young asylum seekers
On Tuesday 19 June, a play commissioned by Coram chronicling the impact on young unaccompanied asylum seekers of desperate journeys to the UK, was performed and produced by National Youth Theatre at City Hall, London.
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Coram publishes Digest of Achievements 2017-18
On 19 June 2018 we published our annual Digest of Achievements for 2017-2018, reflecting on the work of the Coram group over the last twelve months. Over the last year we have directly worked with more than 100,000 children, families and professionals, and helped more than one million others through our information and advice.
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Discover our advice and training for professionals this Refugee Week
Throughout Refugee Week (18-24 June), we are raising awareness of how we work with children and young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, and the professionals who support them, to understand their rights and entitlements.
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Get help with your rights and entitlements this Refugee Week
Are you a young person who’s come to the UK from another country? Looking for advice on your immigration status, education and training, rights and entitlements?
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Coram supports Refugee Week 2018
Coram is proud to mark this year’s Refugee Week (18-24 June) with two exciting initiatives involving young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, highlighting the issues they face and their hopes for the future.
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Young people from Coram’s programmes in National Theatre’s Shakespeare production
A company of over 200 people of all ages from across London join together with professional artists to breathe new life into this classic tale in a musical version on the National Theatre’s Olivier stage from 26 – 28 August 2018.
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London Marathon: One Month On
A month ago 30 incredible individuals pounded the streets of London to complete the 26.2 miles of the 2018 London Marathon course for Coram. Our runners trained in freezing conditions, even braving snow and hailstones before experiencing one of the hottest London marathons on record come race day!
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New masterclasses for curious young minds inspired by the Rubik’s Cube
Tomorrow’s Achievers, part of Coram, has launched a series of new masterclasses for exceptionally able children to learn how to solve problems, based on the world’s bestselling puzzle, the Rubik’s Cube.
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Children today: Securing health that lasts a lifetime
Dr Jeff Mesie, Head of Impact and Evaluation at Coram, reflects on Coram's recent event on children's health and wellbeing, hosted with the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition.
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New research reveals that around 11 million people in the UK would consider fostering
New research undertaken by YouGov for Coram has revealed that most people (89%) in the UK recognise that children are most likely to come into care due to abuse or neglect, and that around 11 million adults (22%) would consider becoming a foster carer.
