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Ali’s story
My life in the UK didn’t really get started until I went along to West London Welcome one day. I came to London by myself at 17. I had no friends and was very unhappy and needed somewhere to live.
They found me a host family, helped get me a flat, and introduced me to youth charities where I met friends and became a youth leader. They enrolled me in college to improve my English. Anytime I need help they are there for me and if they can’t help they put me in touch with others who can. Before my interview with the Home Office I was very anxious, so they sent a nice volunteer with me to the interview and that really made me calm down and relax.
Last month I finally got a positive decision on my asylum claim from the Home Office which means I have the right to work and begin my life. I don’t think I could have got refugee status without West London Welcome’s help. My life is so busy now – I’m doing acting, music, and every week I volunteer at the day centre. Everything positive in my life started with West London Welcome.