Phone credit for refugees
This grassroots charity supports asylum seekers and refugees across the world who are separated from their families by war and conflict. “We provide mobile phone credit so that they can get in touch with their loved ones, communicate with support agencies, and stay safe,” says volunteer Sam. “We’re a humanitarian response organisation set up and run by ordinary people in the UK and across the world – volunteers who give their time freely to help refugees feel safer.”
To coincide with Refugee Week they’re hosting a fundraising evening with live blues, folk, jazz, and world music, comedy from local up-and-coming comedians, belly dancing and DJs. There’ll also be a chance to hear refugees’ stories live. Tickets £5, 23rd June, Colonel Fawcett, 1 Randolph Street NW1
Oxjam Camden are raising funds
Although the annual festival itself, which takes place over four NW1 venues, doesn’t start until October (27th), don’t miss this free fundraising launch night at The Monarch with an impressive five live acts, including two with Camden connections, Gabi Garbutt and The Maida Vales. There’ll also be a series of events in July, August and September at various venues including Camden Assembly and Lock Tavern. 19th June, The Monarch, Chalk Farm Road NW1