Our mission is to empower refugees and asylum seekers in the London region, particularly those with mental health issues, to gain equal access to health and other essential services.

History:
Ruth Appleton launched the Santé Project in March 2005 with the assistance of Harriet Garland, former Mayor of Camden, and Helen Bamber, founder of the Medical Foundation, with whom we work closely. Since then, the Santé Project has helped dozens of asylum seekers and refugees with the difficult tasks involved with seeking asylum, accessing services and integrating into community and society. In the process, befrienders have gained valuble skills and knowledge and a greater understanding of what it means to be an asylum seeker and refugee in London. Santé Project continues to support service users through assignment to volunteer befrienders for one-to-one support, assistance and befriending.