Dozens raise fund to support Afghans living in military camps in Dorset

Many people have shown great generosity in aiding the Afghan refugees at the military camp, as stated by the council.

The Chickerell Camp near Weymouth in Dorset is now being used to provide a place to stay for people who helped the UK government and military in Afghanistan.

Chickerell Town Council is gathering clothes, shoes, and toys for people and families who need them.

Five large vans have brought donations to the camp.

Dorset Council said they will use a building in December to house people who have the right to stay in the UK. They can stay there for up to six weeks until they find a more permanent place to live.

They are helping Afghan citizens and their families who worked for or with the UK government and armed forces in important roles through the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP).

The place is being used to give them a place to stay for now until they can find a more permanent place to live.

Many people came with only a few things because they had to leave their home country when the Taliban took over in 2021. This made the Chickerell Town Council start collecting donations for them.
‘Really liked’

Town clerk Nicola Briar said: “We have received a variety of items – many warm clothes, four scooters and a nice pram. ”

She said they also got many toys that have been used in the family room.

She said they need baby clothes, baby bottles, and strollers the most right now.

“The support from people in Weymouth, Chickerell, and even Poole has been amazing and generous. ”

“The military base informed us. ” “Thank you very much. “