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Charities Warn Aid Cuts Risk Migrant Lives in Channel

9/11/2025

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Story summary

Charities, including the International Rescue Committee, warn that halting aid may push more women and children to undertake perilous Channel crossings.
Many currently endure poor living conditions in Calais and Dunkirk.
NGOs face challenges from police while providing essential supplies like showers, clothes, and tents.
A dedicated volunteer team secures shelter and medical appointments for migrants.
Demand for assistance continues to increase, with 20,817 family reunion visas granted in the year ending June 2025, mainly to women and children from Syria, Iran, and Afghanistan.

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Story summary

Charities, including the International Rescue Committee, warn that halting aid may push more women and children to undertake perilous Channel crossings.
Many currently endure poor living conditions in Calais and Dunkirk.
NGOs face challenges from police while providing essential supplies like showers, clothes, and tents.
A dedicated volunteer team secures shelter and medical appointments for migrants.
Demand for assistance continues to increase, with 20,817 family reunion visas granted in the year ending June 2025, mainly to women and children from Syria, Iran, and Afghanistan.