Lifelong Education for Asylum and Refugee Needs

Millions of people seeking asylum and refugees around the world have experienced displacement, loss, conflict, trauma, or ongoing stress. Many also bring significant strengths, insights, and skills that contribute to our communities.

Professionals and volunteers working alongside them frequently encounter complex situations — and need practical, research-informed approaches that genuinely make a difference.

LEARN provides accessible, trauma-informed CPD modules grounded in international research, evidence-informed practice, and contributions from multidisciplinary experts.

The CPD modules are suitable for anyone supporting people seeking asylum or refugees in roles such as:

• Humanitarian and international NGOs
• Local authorities and frontline services
• Healthcare, mental health, and social care
• Education settings, schools, and colleges
• Police, emergency services, and immigration sectors
• Charities, community groups, and volunteer networks
• Faith-based organisations
• Academics, researchers, and students

See if this course is right for you

Organisations working with people seeking asylum and refugees can apply to become LEARN Affiliates — joining a community committed to trauma-informed and evidence-informed practice.

Benefits include:

• Being part of a recognised professional network
• Opportunities to share research and practice-based evidence
• Invitations to CPD events and professional development
• Potential collaboration on research and best-practice initiatives
• A listing on the Institute webpages with your organisation profile

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LEARN hosts a growing collection of trauma-informed and evidence-informed practices submitted by individuals, organisations, and agencies worldwide.

You can explore practical examples or submit your own contribution to support learning across the sector.

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