Sanctuary Foundation is a charity led by Dr Krish Kandiah that is committed to working quickly and collaboratively to find solutions to issues involving vulnerable people groups, primarily Ukrainian people currently.
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0Dr Krish Kandiah, founder of Sanctuary Foundation, has worked with refugees since 1997 with a particular interest in child welfare. Over the years he has developed resources used to support Kosovan refugees, Afghan refugees, resettled Hong Kong families, unaccompanied child refugees and Ukrainian refugees. He and his wife Miriam are foster parents and their family has welcomed many children in the care system as well as a number of refugee children.
In February 2022 he launched Sanctuary Foundation with a rapid response initiative to inspire families, individuals, churches, community groups and businesses to welcome Ukrainian refugees. In April 2022 Sanctuary Foundation was registered as a charity.
Sanctuary Foundation has Three Major Purposes:
1. To inspire:
Sanctuary Foundation already has a strong track record of inspiring individuals, families, churches, community groups and businesses to put themselves forward to welcome refugees and assist them practically, emotionally and socially. Working with the media, government, business communities and faith communities, Sanctuary Foundation continues to inspire others to join in this vital work that can make a real difference to people’s lives.
2. To inform:
Sanctuary Foundation is involved in informing and assisting government at the highest levels, as well as providing information to all through their excellent events, resources and training.
3. To innovate:
Sanctuary Foundation has been involved in the birth and development of the humanitarian response to the Ukraine crisis, which has the potential to become a global gamechanger in the field of refugee welfare and resettlement. Further innovations are in the pipeline as we navigate the increasing complexities of global refugee crises and the way that affects individuals and local communities.
Sanctuary Foundation works collaboratively with government, charities, churches and other agencies. Funds raised will be used by Sanctuary Foundation to facilitate refugee welcome and welfare projects directly or to deliver grants to other charities or partner organisations in line with Sanctuary Foundation’s purposes.
