Greenwich Afghan Resettlement Service
Bespoke bilingual signposting and advocacy support project for Afghans in Royal Borough of Greenwich. The Afghan Resettlement Project provides comprehensive, trauma-informed support for Afghan families arriving in the Royal Borough of Greenwich under the ACRS and ARAP schemes.
The service helps families rebuild their lives through personalised casework, community integration, and long-term independence planning.
How we can help?
Our team delivers personalised casework from arrival through 36 months, including housing induction, ESOL enrolment, healthcare and school registration, benefits access, employment referrals, and wellbeing support.
Families receive intensive home visits in the first weeks, structured integration plans over 12 months, a continuous drop-in service, and community-building activities to support independence.
We work closely with the Council, NHS, ESOL networks, and voluntary sector partners to ensure every family can rebuild their life safely, confidently, and with dignity.
Read our “Welcome to Greenwich” Pack
A free guide for Afghan families on health, housing, schools, money, and local support.
“Welcome to Greenwich” — English
“Welcome to Greenwich” — Dari
“Welcome to Greenwich” Pack in Pashto
Greenwich Afghan Resettlement Service provides support on:
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Education
Guidance on accessing schools, colleges, and training opportunities for all ages.
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Personal budgeting
Support with managing money, planning expenses, and building financial independence.
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Benefit entitlements
Help with understanding and applying for welfare benefits you may be eligible for.
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Housing
Advice on housing options, tenancy rights, and finding safe accommodation.
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Signposting and advocacy with immigration
Information, referrals, and advocacy to assist with immigration and visa matters.
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Physical and mental health
Support in registering with healthcare services (GP) and accessing mental health resources.
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ESOL and Enslish learning
Placement into English language classes suited to your skills and needs.
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Employment
Guidance on job searching, applications, and preparing for work in the UK.
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Volunteering
Opportunities to contribute to the community, gain skills, and build connections.
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Work experience
Support in finding placements to gain practical experience and improve employability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at +447355672648 (phone call or WhatsApp) / mohammad.raufi@nascic.org.uk or +447355676071 (phone call or WhatsApp) / ariana.masoud@nascic.org.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.
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You can:
Call or WhatsApp us: +447355672648 / +447355676071 - Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Email: mohammad.raufi@nascic.org.uk / ariana.masoud@nascic.org.uk
Book 1-1 support meeting with our multilingual caseworkers
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Our support is completely FREE for Afghan families in Greenwich. You can get help from our trained caseworkers, join our 1-1 support sessions, or ask questions through WhatsApp or email — all at no cost.
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Yes! Our team includes Dari, Pashto and English-speaking staff who can explain everything clearly and support you in your own language.
This project is commissioned by London Royal Borough of Greenwich and thanks to their support since the project’s rollout New Arrivals Support CIC GARS team has triaged and supported over many Afghan families, ensuring they receive the guidance and support they need to settle.