About MEP
The Migrant English Project:
- Provides free and informal English lessons for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants who live in Brighton and Hove. We mostly teach beginners/elementary learners who are not able to attend ESOL classes at college. Please email mepbrighton12@gmail.com to find out more. Read more on the Student Information page.
- Provides a welcoming, friendly and safe space where people can meet others and receive support
- Provides support, basic advice, referrals and signposting when needed
- Provides free lunch & refreshments during the project
MEP helps people whose first language is not English and who may feel isolated.
We don’t always have enough room or teachers to give lessons to everyone who comes in. If we run out of room or teachers, we will always prioritise people who need free English lessons.
The project helps people gain the necessary skills and confidence in written and spoken English and it is also a meeting point for migrants.
The project is about supporting people in all areas of their lives. It is run entirely by volunteers and is a completely independent initiative.
Participation and involvement by all members is strongly encouraged, students and volunteers alike – the project belongs to you!
You can read more about MEP on the About MEP page.
Resources
Our Resources page has links to services that might be useful to people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants, and those who support them. Read more here.
Events and Activities
MEP runs a successful weekly sewing group for our members, and our own community garden. Read about the sewing group here and the community garden here. MEP organises events and activities for all our members. Read more here. You can view the archive of the regular MEP newsletter here.
Fundraising
We rely on financial contributions to pay for rent, lunch, tea and coffee and travel costs. If you would like to donate please go to our Localgiving page. Any contribution however small is incredibly useful and very much appreciated by everyone at MEP. On our fundraising page we have listed the many organisations and individuals who have generously supported MEP over the years. Read more here.