Over the years, The Standard has been as renowned for its campaigns as its journalism. This Christmas we are partnering with Comic Relief to help two of London’s most disadvantaged groups, refugees and the homeless.
The appeal is one of our most ambitious, although we have been helped enormously as Comic Relief has already pledged £500,000.
We are seeking to challenge false stereotypes and will be lobbying the Government for a more compassionate approach, and legislative change. Please give generously.
The appeal is supported by superstar Rita Ora, herself a refugee. Her family left Kosovo in 1991 for political reasons, due to the persecution of Albanians precipitated by the disintegration of Yugoslavia.
She said: “As a refugee, this is an appeal that is especially close to my heart and one that I’m so proud to be supporting. Like so many people, I was a child when I arrived in the UK. It was hard because you feel like you don’t belong, like an outsider. But with your help right now you can make the world of difference. No matter how big or small, please give what you can to help more charities reach those in need of crucial support.”
Image collage: Michelle Thompson
