What is STAR?
STAR is a unique organisation giving university students and young people the opportunity to:
- learn about and raise awareness of refugee issues in innovative ways
- support refugees in a practical way in their local communities through volunteering and
- campaign with and for the rights of refugees everywhere
The STAR network is made up of university based student groups, young people involved in the STAR Youth Network and Friends of STAR (individuals and organisations who support the work of STAR).
Why refugees, why students and why young people?
Refugees and asylum seekers are a vulnerable group of people who often have a long and difficult struggle to secure their safety in another country. As people fleeing persecution, torture and prejudice they need and deserve our support.
As a new generation it is vital that students and young people have a positive attitude towards refugees, asylum seekers and displaced people. Students and young people have time, energy and enthusiasm to give to supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
STAR aims to cater for all its members and supporters. Whether you want to participate in volunteering projects, campaign, organise publicity stunts, form part of a committee, work with refugees in your local area or simply turn up to a meeting to hear a speaker or receive our quarterly newsletter, it’s here, it’s fun and it’s yours for the taking.
Contact us if you’d like to find out more about student groups, the youth programme, becoming a Friend of STAR, supporting our work or if you would like STAR volunteers at your refugee project.
