URGENT APPEAL – 7 MONTHS PREGNANT BUT REFUSED SUPPORT

Hua Qin, CHINA, 26

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Hua Qin fled China after she was persecuted for being Christian. She claimed asylum 6 years ago but the Home Office refused her case despite the fact that;

“Thousands of members of underground protestant “house churches” and unofficial Catholic churches were detained, many of whom were ill-treated or tortured in detention.” (Amnesty International Report 2007)

She is 7 months pregnant and the Home Office has put her at risk of sleeping rough. Although she is heavily pregnant, the Home Office has refused her support. But now that she gathered more medical documents, she will reapply for support and we hope that they will provide her with accommodation soon.

Hua Qin is desperate to find somewhere to sleep for a few nights until her application for ‘Hardcase Support’ has been processed.

Hua Qin is a smart young woman, very quite and gentle. She is also very generous as she gave a pack of Chinese raisins to Jamie, our office assistant, for his 21st birthday despite her situation.

PLEASE HELP HUA QIN!

Do you have a spare room or space?

If you think you or someone you know has a spare room here in Glasgow and are willing to accommodate any of our clients for this interim period then please contact Positive Action in Housing on 0141 353 2220 or e-mail elodiem@paih.org urgently.

Give a Donation

The Hardship Fund supports people in this position by giving small amounts of cash for food and basic essentials. In emergencies we can pay for short term accommodation. We spend up to £1500 per month supporting destitute asylum seekers. We desperately need donations as this work is not funded by any other means.

You can make an online donation by clicking here. Or send a donation by cheque, made out to Positive Action in Housing and marked Hardship Fund on the back, to:

Destitution Appeal
Positive Action in Housing
98 West George Street
Glasgow G2 1PJ

Thank you for your support.

Positive Action in Housing appeals for accommodation for destitute clients in good faith. We realise that accepting someone into your home is not without risk. To minimise this risk we disclose all information we posses about the client to volunteers. We are available to help resolve any concerns. We have never had any difficulties with clients staying with volunteers in this way but ultimate cannot take responsibility for any problems that may arise.

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