Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST)
Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) is a charity and grassroots network based in Manchester.
The women in our network speak many languages and practice many religions. We are women of all ages, nationalities, ethnicities, sexual orientation and disabilities. Some of us have children and spouses or partners with us, others face our families being split up by deportation. Many of us are alone.
We use a peer-support model to help women who seek sanctuary in Manchester. Through practical advice and wellbeing activities, we support women through the asylum system. We campaign locally and nationally with our sister organisations and allies to improve the system and ensure women’s rights are upheld.
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Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST)
WAST is a charity based in Manchester supporting women asylum seekers. We fight for women's rights and raise awareness of the injustices in the UK immigration system.
We provide vital support, including a destitution fund and well-being activities, to help women survive the asylum system. We offer a weekly drop-in support group where women can find essential information and connect with others.
We work with women asylum seekers in Manchester, offering support and advocacy to improve their lives.
We run a fortnightly an anti deportation group, a weekly food bank, choir, domestic violence self help group ( when we have the funding), a basic English group and more.
We also provide a phone tree for emotional support when members go to sign, and help to look after any property or belongings if they are detained. In addition we support to help keep in contact with a solicitor and additional immigration advice.
How to access
Drop in service during hours listed.
- Social Activities and Community Groups
- Drop In
- Women's Groups
- Lincoln 2, First Floor Methodist Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ
- Website
- https://www.wastmanchester.com/
- Contact Email
- wastmanchestercontact@gmail.com
- 0161 464 7374
- Service Capacity
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Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 12/11/24)
- Availability
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Frequency: Weekly
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Hours: 10:00 - 17:00
Drop-in Session
Drop-in Session (except school holidays)
Frequency: Weekly
Days: Friday
Hours: 10:00 - 15:00
Immigration Status: All
Minimum Age: 18
Region: Greater Manchester
Languages: No information available