Latin American Support Network (Lasnet), or LASNET, started as a project of the organisation Migrant Support many years ago, aiming to support the most vulnerable people with a Latin American background who, after the economic crisis of 2009, emigrated from Spain, Italy and Portugal. Many of them arrived in […]
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10 years of CLAUK: feeling, living and supporting Latino migrants
This coalition was established during a period when the UK adopted hostile policies towards migrants. Since then it has sought to help and make the community visible. In this Special Edition, The Prisma brings together the voices of CLAUK’s member organisations, highlighting the achievements, challenges and difficulties of Latino migrants.
Refugee teachers in a refugee camp
Training and support of teachers is crucial. All of the teachers are refugees themselves and may be dealing with their own trauma. Deborah Torr Imagine that today is the first day in your career as a teacher. You’re excited and feel ready to make a difference. The only […]
Immigrant and writer: Big cities are tough
In a collection of short stories, Peruvian writer Gunter Silva brings together the experiences of Latin American immigrants through the characters depicted in his tales, set in the British capital. Benjamin Serra Originally from Peru but having lived in London for years, Gunter Silva Passuni is a young […]
Dreams of an immigrant journalist
She left her homeland in pursuit of a promising future. Seven years later she rejoices at this decision although accepts that her heart will forever be bound to Colombia. Elle McHale As the sun began to rise in the city of Bogotá and begin its descent over London, […]