Student Action for Refugees (STAR)

Welcome to Soton STAR!

Student Action for Refugees (STAR) works to raise awareness about and improve the lives of refugees in the UK by doing the following: Volunteer at local refugee projects; Campaign to improve the lives of refugees; Educate people about refugees and asylum; Fundraise to welcome refugees.

What we at Soton STAR do?

Educate

At Soton STAR we organise fun and education events to help spread awareness about refugees and asylum seekers.

Campaign

We are campaigning for Equal Access to Higher Education to allow asylum seekers and refugees to be classed as home students and given access to bursaries and scholarships.

Volunteer

We work with charities, holding drop-in sessions like 'Welcome Cafe' where we helo refugees and asylum seekers improve their English skills, in a fun environment. Join us this year and get involved by volunteering! We welcome new ideas for volunteering projects!

The Committee

All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Student Action for Refugees (STAR) this year are:

Nadia Barakat
Events Coordinator

Amith Anilkumar
Events Coordinator

Yasmin Shamsbalashahri
President

Racha Kirouani
Schools Coordinator

Racha Kirouani
Secretary

Sandal Butt
Social Media

Saarah Ahmed
Treasurer

Nadia Barakat
Welcome Café Coordinator

Ahamed Najeeb
Welcome Café Coordinator

Membership Information

These are the current membership fees offered by Student Action for Refugees (STAR), although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.

You must be a member of the Students' Union to join a club or society

Name	Cost	Valid Period	Details
Free Membership	FREE	01/09/2018 - 01/08/2023	Members are notified about upcoming events and receive updates on ongoing campaigns

Constitution

All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run

Download Constitution

Health & Safety

All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Student Action for Refugees (STAR) are available to view below

Student Action for Refugees (STAR)