This is an opportunity to make a new friend in the refugee/asylum seeker community. HostNation is a new scheme on the North East bringing local people and refugees together 1 to 1, to encourage friendship and alleviate loneliness.
Meet up with a refugee or asylum seeker once a week or once every couple of weeks, for a coffee, a walk in the park, a shared pastime etc. The commitment is for an initial 3 months.
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