Stronger Together: Rights Equality Solidarity
Unity of Migrant Workers (UMW) is a registered charity in Hackney, London (No. 1213132). We are led by and for migrant workers and refugees—standing for justice, equality and solidarity. We remove barriers, create safe spaces, and help people build skills, confidence and community.
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Strengthening Migrant Voices
for a Just and Inclusive Future
Committed to inclusion, equity, and the welfare of all.
Our Mission: Standing with Migrant Workers
Our vision is a society where migrant workers, refugees and their families are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
We imagine inclusive communities in which everyone — regardless of background — has equal opportunities to learn, work, and thrive.
UMW places a special focus on supporting Kurdish and Turkish migrant communities, who often face additional barriers such as language and social isolation.
We believe that by standing together in solidarity, we can break down barriers, challenge inequality, and create a future built on justice and belonging for all.
Our Programmes
Advice & Advocacy
Independent guidance on welfare, housing, health, employment, education and basic immigration signposting. We interpret letters, complete forms, arrange appointments and advocate so people are heard.
Education & Skills
ESOL (English), digital skills, employability support and short trainings that build confidence and open pathways to work and learning.
Community & Culture
Inclusive activities that connect people—music, dance, art and cultural events celebrating Kurdish, Turkish and wider migrant communities.
Youth & Families
Homework and study support, creative clubs (including reuse/recycling craft), and family-friendly workshops that nurture skills and belonging.
Women’s Health & Wellbeing
Peer groups and expert-led sessions (e.g. breast health awareness), plus confidence, safety and fitness activities in supportive spaces.
Food & Warm Spaces
Community meals and warm-hub style gatherings (including hot soup sessions) that reduce isolation and strengthen neighbourhood ties.
Partnerships & Referrals
We collaborate with trusted local services and, where needed, refer to specialist support
Our vision is a society where migrant workers, refugees and their families are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
We imagine inclusive communities in which everyone — regardless of background — has equal opportunities to learn, work, and thrive.
UMW believes that by standing together in solidarity, we can break down barriers, challenge inequality, and create a future built on justice and belonging for all.
Give today. Stand with migrant workers
Give today. Stand with migrant workers.
Your donation helps us remove barriers, create safe spaces and open up opportunities for migrant workers, refugees and their families in Hackney and beyond. As a registered charity (No. 1213132), we use every pound with care and transparency.
Support our mission, change lives today
Your donations allow us to support and empower migrant communities through education, wellbeing and solidarity.
Your donation helps us provide free language classes, mental health support, children’s workshops, and legal rights sessions for migrant workers in need.
Together, we can build a more inclusive, just and compassionate community.
Your support helps us stand with migrant communities — offering education, wellbeing and solidarity. Together, we build a more just and inclusive future.
Our commitment and our impact
From advice to education, our programmes deliver measurable outcomes for Turkish& Kurdish migrant communities.
Empowering communities through sustainable programmes
Practical support and community-led activities that reduce barriers and create opportunities across the UK.
Education & Skills
ESOL classes, digital skills and training opportunities that build confidence and open doors.
Women’s Health & Wellbeing
Workshops and safe spaces focusing on women’s health, awareness and empowerment.
Youth & Families
Homework support, creative clubs and family-friendly workshops that nurture growth and belonging.
Advice & Advocacy
Practical guidance on welfare, housing, health, employment, education and immigration signposting.
Arts & Culture
Folk dance, music and arts activities celebrating identity and strengthening community ties.
Volunteering & Community Action
Opportunities for members to give back, gain experience and strengthen solidarity.
Mental Health
Mental health awareness and support for migrants in their native language.
Community Gatherings
Breakfasts, community lunch gatherings, concerts...
Well-being and Recreation
Activities to support physical and emotional health, including sport, opportunities for enjoyment and connection.
Connect with us, drive change together
Get in touch to discover more about our work — or to share your ideas and support.
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Funding News
Funding News – Thank You to The Clothworkers’ Foundation
We are delighted to share that UMW (Unity of Migrant Workers) has received support from The Clothworkers’ Foundation for our IT equipment project. This generous funding will enable us to […]
Great News – Women’s Pilates Classes Funded!
We are happy to announce that UMW (Unite of Migrant Workers) has received funding from Sport England – The Movement Hub for our women Pilates classes. Thanks to this support, […]