How child refugees from Calais received help to start a new life

Chris Wright
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

When the UK committed to home refugee children amid the closure of the Calais migrant camp, organisations like Catch22 were asked to help handle reception arrangements. Chris Wright explains the work it did in Devon.

The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington offered itself as a drop-off point for collecting clothing, shoes, games and books for the boys
The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington offered itself as a drop-off point for collecting clothing, shoes, games and books for the boys

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