{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67dd6472ec9837e25e75d7a4/682df805a6fdc699fd480e97?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Life@Bedales - Discussion on the Rural Refugee Network with students and a trustee of the charity ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67dd6472ec9837e25e75d7a4/1747842188659-11854a95-af9d-495b-ad11-17e295221bf3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to this episode of the Bedales podcast.</p><p>Sixth Form students Nadia and Anna interview Kath Lawrence, Trustee of the Rural Refugee Network (RRN), who visited Bedales as an external speaker for a global perspectives lecture.</p><p>The RRN was formed in 2016 and works to support refugees and asylum seekers affected by war, such as those from Afghanistan and Ukraine. They help to provide housing, community support, education, training and financial assistance for essentials such as clothing, IT equipment or furniture. Kath gives an insight into the refugee experience of our time, common misconceptions, and how to support their cause.</p><p>All episodes of the Bedales Podcast are at <a href=\"http://www.bedales.org.uk/about-us/news-hub/bedales-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.bedales.org.uk/about-us/news-hub/bedales-podcast</a> and you can find out more about the RRN at <a href=\"http://www.ruralrefugeenetwork.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.ruralrefugeenetwork.org/</a>.</p>","author_name":"Bedales School"}