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Since 2001

Displaced People in Action supports asylum​​​ seekers​​ & refugees​ to rebuild their lives in Wales

We help people feel welcome, build confidence, and take their next steps — through advocacy, education, and community support

A new British citizen holding her certificate of naturalisation at a citizenship ceremony, with DPIA staff holding the Welsh and Union flags
dpia walk
tafwyl 2024
st davids day coffee morning
st davids day mandana v2
reservoirs walk july 2025
Since 2001

Displaced People in Action supports asylum​​​ seekers​​ & refugees​ to rebuild their lives in Wales

We help people feel welcome, build confidence, and take their next steps — through advocacy, education, and community support

I am an asylum seeker/refugee in Wales…

Choose the option below that best matches your situation.

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I am parent/carer with children
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I am an asylum seeker or refugee and I want to be heard

If you’re not sure, use our online contact form and we’ll help.

Ways to Support Our Work

There are many ways to stand with refugees and people seeking asylum in Wales. Whether you want to donate, volunteer, partner with us, or learn more about the asylum system.

People at The heart

See what we've achieved

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Our impact is about real people and real change. We share stories and learning from our work, alongside research that highlights the challenges refugees and people seeking asylum face — and what helps communities support people better. Explore our case studies, infographics and research to see what we’ve learned and why it matters.

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refugees & asylum seekers learned about UK culture and NHS access