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		<title>History</title>
		<description><![CDATA[EMBRACE is an inter-church organisation, which began as a support group for refugees and people seeking asylum , but we now see our main role as one of encouraging church communities to make this a more welcoming place for all people from minority ethnic backgrounds. It began informally in 2001 as individuals from different denominations became [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.embraceni.org/about-us/history/</link>
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		<title>Vision</title>
		<description><![CDATA[EMBRACE is a group of Christians who have come together to promote a positive response to minority ethnic people in Northern Ireland. We seek to equip the church to fulfil its call to welcome the stranger, by providing information, training, resource materials and channels for practical help. EMBRACE seeks to: Reflect gospel values of compassion, hospitality [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.embraceni.org/about-us/vision/</link>
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		<title>Practical Projects</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.embraceni.org/about-us/projects/practical-projects/</link>
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		<title>EMBRACE Prayer Group</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We believe that prayer has a positive impact on the lives of others and opens our hearts and minds to the needs of people around us. To help guide our prayers EMBRACE prepares a monthly prayer sheet, themed on different aspects of migration and welcome. If you would like to join the prayer group and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.embraceni.org/about-us/projects/embrace-prayer-group/</link>
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		<title>EMBRACE  On the Street</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Migrant destitution Migrant workers who lose their jobs, or whose contracts have ended, may end up on the streets, as most have no immediate right to full welfare benefits, may have been living in accommodation tied to their job, and have probably underestimated the local cost of living. With no means of support they can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.embraceni.org/about-us/projects/upcoming-events/</link>
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		<title>EMBRACE Emergency Fund</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Money raised by this fund has been used in a number of ways. Examples include assisting destitute foreign nationals who have needed to return home urgently, and sending on the belongings of people who have been removed to their own country following detention at the end of their asylum cases. Others have been helped off [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.embraceni.org/about-us/projects/embrace-emergency-fund/</link>
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		<title>Advocacy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[EMBRACE seeks to stand alongside minority ethnic people, immigrants and those seeking asylum in matters of human rights; this may involve anti-racism training and taking part in events which raise awareness of issues relating to the welfare and rights of immigrant people. It may also mean communicating their situation and needs, and highlighting concerns in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.embraceni.org/about-us/advocacy/</link>
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		<title>EMBRACE Funding</title>
		<description><![CDATA[EMBRACE receives no ongoing core funding and values the support of members and interested parties as it seeks to equip the church to understand and respond to the situation for minority ethnic people, and also as it acts in practical ways to meet particular requests for assistance. You can be involved in supporting our work through [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.embraceni.org/about-us/embrace-funding/embrace-funding/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[EMBRACE seeks to provide information through its Newsletter, annual Information Update and other materials. Hard copies of EMBRACE publications can be obtained from our office, and electronic versions can be selected from the list below:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.embraceni.org/about-us/embrace-resources/658/</link>
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		<title>Newsletter: Building A Welcoming Community</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Newsletter Number 21 Winter 2011/12 [pdf] Newsletter Number 20 Summer 2011[pdf] Newsletter Number 19 Spring 2011 [pdf] Newsletter Number 18 Autumn 2010 [pdf] For all past issues of the newsletter Newsletter Number 17 Summer 2010 [pdf] Newsletter Number 16 Spring 2010 [pdf] Newsletter Number 15 Autumn/Winter 09/10 [pdf] Newsletter Number 14 insert re Roma Jul [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.embraceni.org/about-us/embrace-resources/publications/</link>
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