Fousseny is a climate and social justice campaigner from Mali. He arrived in the UK in January 2022 to seek asylum. The process takes on average between 1 and 3 years [1]. After that, if granted refugee status, Fouseeny will only have 28 days to find a home and won't get financial support after that [2].

Asylum seekers receive around £40 per week from the Home Office while waiting for a decision on their application [3]. In a cost of living crisis and with a community to support in Mali, this is not enough. Fousseny also needs to occasionally travel to London for hospital appointments and to attend events related to his campaigning around climate change or plastic pollution for example.

In the longer-term, he is keen to help launch and support projects in Mali to empower those affected the most by the impact of climate change with practical solutions and education.

You can find more about Fousseny, his journey and campaigning here: https://linktr.ee/foussenytraore

Can you help Fousseny support his and his community's needs? No amount is too smalland makes a difference. Fousseny will be receiving the money directly, no intermediates.

[1] https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/thousands-seeking-asylum-face-cruel-wait-of-years-for-asylum-decision-fresh-research-shows/

[2] https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/immigration/asylum-and-refugees/after-you-get-refugee-status/

[3]https://www.gov.uk/asylum-support/what-youll-get