Hope is community coming together. Recently our North London Community Group took on a stall at Wolves Lane Garden Centre, to showcase the work we do! What does #hope look like for you? We’re taking part in A Million Acts of Hope#hopecampaign. Get ready for the Week of Hope, 13-20 May 📢

Aidha was rebuilding her life after torture – while struggling to afford basic items for her child. Emergency support kept her going. Our Emergency Relief Fund is there for torture survivors in crisis. Donate Now. https://ow.ly/Q18550YV5ao

Recent anti migrant proposals include a "sustained attack on children's rights", outlining that officers would be able to use physical force - including handcuffs - against children. These new rules that will put thousands of children in the UK at risk of poverty, homelessness and trauma.

Sunday’s London Marathon had sunshine, an electric atmosphere and the most incredible supporters running to stand with survivors of torture. Feeling inspired? Crossing that finish line feels even better knowing you're supporting survivors - sign up for a challenge event! https://ow.ly/7SL950YR4ax

This May, we’re showing that hope is everywhere - are you in? 💙 Across the UK, people are coming together to put solidarity, care and community first. This image is what hope means. When hate gets loud, we choose hope. We’re proud to support A Million Acts of Hope

The UK's new deal with France will include a 140 capacity detention centre on the French coast, where they will detain and remove people seeking sanctuary from persecution. This plan targets people who have fled torture and war and will cause profound harm to survivors of trauma.

A new deal with France will see the UK fund "a 50-strong riot squad trained in crowd-control tactics" to stop asylum seekers traveling across the channel. This deeply alarming deal will result in further brutalisation of those who have fled war and torture. Survivors need safety, not hostility.

⏰ Time is running out. We have just one week left to secure vital support from MPs - if the Government cannot be persuaded to change course then proposals to shorten refugee protection will become law. 📩 Write to your MP today and make your voice heard. https://ow.ly/gccp50YNWHI

We’ve signed an open letter to the Home Secretary with a clear message: Cutting protection for refugees will cause real harm. ❌ For people who have fled unimaginable violence and torture, this constant uncertainty is “terrifying, retraumatising, and can undermine progress towards recovery.”

‼️ Refugee protection is being debated in the House of Lords today! Baroness Lister has warned of risks of harm this policy will have on survivors of torture in an op‑ed for Politics Home. There has never been a more urgent time to act. Email your MP Now. https://ow.ly/wb2e50YIK5Z

Huge thanks to our brilliant runners who took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon yesterday 💙 Team Freedom from Torture has raised almost £4,000 so far! Want to make your miles matter? There’s still time to sign up for a challenge and support survivors of torture 🏃‍♀️✨ https://ow.ly/flC150YIjQU

An important reminder 📢

It’s never been more important to challenge misinformation about asylum seekers. If you’re ready to start tackling the lies about asylum accommodation, we’re here to help you speak up with confidence with these three ways to challenge anti-refugee statements.

In an exert from his poem, Iranian survivor Shahab writes of those dark, bitter days that inevitably rise, but, that with support, they won’t last. As we welcome the warmth of spring, we’re reminded that even the harshest winters, light doesn’t erase what has been, but it finds its way back in.

New Home Office policy will make the future for refugees uncertain - but your action can help bring security. 25 MPs have already spoken out, but the more we add, the greater the chance this issue will be raised in parliament. We have until 29th April. Write to your MP now. https://ow.ly/gUiA50YAuIv

In an open letter addressed to the Home Secretary, our One Strong Voice network describe how more frequent reviews of refugee status push people back into fear and instability. Their message is clear: constant uncertainty makes recovery harder, not easier. Take action. 📢 https://ow.ly/tx9L50YBbhP

In a recent Podcasthon episode, our clinician Ann Salter shares how we help survivors of torture rebuild safety, dignity and hope. She highlights tortures deep psychological impact, as well as what meaningful recovery truly looks like.

One of our incredible supporters, Simon Sweeney, has been fundraising for Freedom from Torture for over 20 years. If he can do it, so can you. 🩵 Want to take on a challenge and make a real difference this year? https://ow.ly/3eVw50YyMbb

New Home Office policy means that refugees will need to reapply for protection every 30 months ‼️ Emily Payne, of our Clinical Care Team wrote for Open Democracy and said: ”It leaves people stuck in limbo, unable to rebuild their lives”

📢 Over 3,000 people have already emailed their MP - but we need to keep the momentum going. 25 MPs have already signed, but we need to keep up the momentum. We only have until 29th April so the time to act is now! ⏳ https://ow.ly/bvz650YyMs9

For World Poetry Day we're sharing "The Blind Journey" by Ida, a torture survivor and member of our creative writing group, Write to Life. Write to Life is the world's only creative writing group for survivors of torture.

🚨 New policy changes mean that every 30 months, survivors of torture and war will be forced to reapply for protection. MPs can challenge these changes - if enough of us speak out. Email your MP today! https://ow.ly/rZ7550Yv8po 📷: https://ow.ly/zf0q50Yv8fG Edited by Freedom from Torture

After surviving torture, Melissa’s heart never wavered - her children remained her deepest priority. This Mother’s Day, many mothers like Melissa are facing painful distance from their children. Your support can help them cope through specialised therapy. Donate Now. https://ow.ly/tP8w50YoAFy

‼️ The UK cannot claim to lead the fight against torture while negotiating changes that could weaken protections meant to prevent it. In her article, Freedom from Torture CEO, Sonya Sceats, warns that proposed changes to Article 3 of the ECHR risk undermining human rights. https://ow.ly/CoW850Yt0t5

As millions of documents linked to the Epstein case are released, survivors around the world are watching - and asking why accountability still remains out of reach. As we've just marked International Women’s Day, we stand with women. And we will not stop calling for accountability.

This Mother’s Day, show a maternal figure in your life how much they mean to you with one of our bespoke cards. Beautifully designed by Marsha Glenn and paired with a touching poem by Zoe, survivors from our writing group. A small gesture with a powerful impact. Shop now. https://ow.ly/Rlsx50Yq5Et

Today on #InternationalWomensDay we recognise the courage, strength and resilience of women survivors across the world - and the challenges they continue to face on the road to healing and safety. Help ensure every woman survivor can rebuild her life. Donate Now. https://ow.ly/cFWk50Yq4Wq#InternationalWomensDay

This Mother’s Day, give the mother figure in your life something that means even more. Our shop stocked full of great gift inspiration and every purchase provides vital support to survivors of torture. Shop now. https://ow.ly/g4sZ50YowJF

Yesterday, the Government announced radical changes to the asylum system – changes that will divide communities & cause torture survivors to relive their trauma. Refugee status can be a gateway to a new life. But now survivors have to live through the terror that they'll be sent back to torturers.

After surviving the worst of humanity, Melissa had to trust strangers to help. That trust took incredible strength. With specialised therapy, she’s slowly discovering that trust can lead to healing. By donating today, her trust will be met with care and compassion. https://ow.ly/Bs1v50YlVYJ

Yesterday, Reform UK set out plans for ICE-style deportation agency. Zia Yusuf’s speech was a grotesque display of ethnonationalist, authoritarian cruelty. His divisive and dangerous proposals threaten to divide families and wreak terror and chaos in our communities.

Melissa will never forget the torture she endured behind closed doors. But after she escaped and reached safety, Freedom from Torture opened a different kind of door - one to healing. Your donation can help open the door to life‑changing therapy, and to hope. Donate now. https://ow.ly/Byo550YhYS2

This Pancake day, we're sharing a simple message... Refugees Welcome, always.

Across the world, women show extraordinary courage when they speak out for what’s right. But for many, the consequences are devastating. This Valentine’s Day, turn compassion into action. Stand alongside women survivors and help provide the support they need. Donate now. https://ow.ly/wk1450Yf6yS

Recent reports of torture in Iran is having a devastating impact on one of our biggest survivor client groups. With trauma resurfacing, current and former clients are in need of urgent support. We’re doing everything we can, but we can’t meet this need alone. Donate now. https://ow.ly/WRpG50YajlM

She searched for hope, a way to stand up for her rights. Instead, she faced violence meant to silence her. 🔇 Your support can women find safety and recovery from torture with specialist therapy. Donate Now. https://ow.ly/lJIo50Y7z1i

Swipe to see the difference you can make 👉 Many women survivors have had their voices taken from them. Having faced torture for speaking up, Freedom from Torture helps them reclaim their voices through therapy. Donate Now. https://ow.ly/q1nw50Y5peS

It’s the thought that counts, right? So much thought and care has gone into our Christmas gifts. You can still cover the cost of our Christmas gifts. Donate now to ensure festive joy. https://ow.ly/XYxA50XM9AZ

Isn’t it incredible how one gesture can wrap someone in hope? Give a gift of kindness, warmth and generosity to a young survivor this festive period to make them feel, hopeful, supported and most of all, seen. Give now. https://ow.ly/p5gO50XM9be

Pssst, did you know it’s our birthday today?🥳️🎁 Freedom from Torture was founded on Christmas Eve in 1985 by Helen Bamber and Amnesty International volunteers for the Care of Victims of Torture. Will you send us a birthday present of £5? https://ow.ly/9n2U50XM9po

We just hit our Match Fund Target! 🥳 Thanks to your generous donations, every single penny up to £26,000 will be matched by a group of kind donors. This means we can support twice as many young survivors of torture this Christmas. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you!

Your gift matters more than ever – only 24 hours left! ⏳ We’re so close to reaching our match fund target. Every pound you give will be doubled, creating twice the impact. Be the reason a young torture survivor feels hope this Christmas. Donate now! https://ow.ly/ngn850XLypX

Today is International #MigrantsDay. In a world increasingly on the move, recognising our shared humanity is more vital than ever. While certain politicians try to spread fear and mistrust to score cheap political points, we know most of us believe in kindness and welcome.

Hurry! There’s still time to DOUBLE you donation! There’s a few days left of our Match Fund, and we still need to raise £13,509.09 . Can you help? Double your donation now. https://ow.ly/QNqT50XLkHN

This Christmas, you’ll see lots of influencer unboxings - but this one makes a real difference, bringing hope and healing to survivors of torture. Thanks to the @vitacocowater.bsky.social team! Donate £24 now to cover the cost of one of these gifts. https://ow.ly/WnRc50XKXTv

Our Match Fund is NOW LIVE! This week, your money will support twice as many young survivors of torture in need of support this Christmas, so there’s never been a better time to spread festive joy by giving generously. Double Your donation now. https://ow.ly/CiKp50XKbJ0

Be like Lizzy and get ready for Christmas with our shop stock! There’s savings and offers to be had on unique designs which directly supports survivors of torture Hurry - buy before Dec 16th to guarantee Christmas delivery 📮 https://ow.ly/lqeG50XIlts

No one should be returned to their torturers. No one should be returned to their torturers. No one should be returned to their torturers. No one should be returned to their torturers. A #HumanRightsDay reminder. Add your voice now: secure.freedomfromtorture.org/page/177256/...

20+ influential figures, including Nish Kumar & Stephen Fry send a message to the UK government this Human Rights Day: “To send anyone back into the hands of their torturers would not be reform, but a profound betrayal of who we are and the values we proudly claim as British”. bit.ly/4pU6UWS

Thanks to you, we hit our Big Give Target! 🎉 We raised an incredible £36,325, which will be matched to £70,000 Want to help us win an extra £1,000? We'd LOVE you to share your reasons for donating, tagging Big Give including hashtags #ChristmasChallenge and #BigGiveChoice. THANK YOU! 💕