Victor Mujakachi - Burngreave Messenger

Jamal meets Bill at international meal

4th April 2022

Story and photos by Victor Mujakachi. Christ Church Pitsmoor hosted its second International Meal on the 3rd of February 2022. This is an event where members of Christ Church Pitsmoor, Burngreave community, volunteers, refugees and [Read more]

Sanctuary in the garden

20th September 2021

ASSIST Sheffield provides accommodation, information and support to people who are seeking sanctuary and have been refused asylum. Without legal status, not being allowed to work, or access any form of statutory support, people become homeless and destitute in our city. The eight ASSIST houses in Pitsmoor, Firvale and Firth Park have four bedrooms, each room housing an asylum seeker. The Messenger visited some of the residents in these houses and spoke to a few who have become keen gardeners. [Read more]

Zia Ul Khan awarded the BEM

14th June 2021

Story by Victor Mujakachi. Photo by Muhammad Saleh. Burngreave’s own Zia Ul Khan, was awarded the British Empire Medal for his services to the community. The BEM is an award for meritorious service worthy of [Read more]

Asylum seekers confused by Covid guidelines

19th October 2020

Story and photo by Victor Mujakachi Speaking to a number of asylum seekers about their experiences this year, one man said: “When lockdown came into effect, my wife and children stayed at home. I was [Read more]

Victor’s book

19th October 2020

Story by Ingrid Hanson How often do you wake up in the morning and wonder whether you might randomly be hauled off to prison, having done nothing wrong, by the end of the day? For [Read more]

Victor belongs to Burngreave

18th March 2019

Story and photo by Messenger Staff On 11th February, Burngreave resident, and Messenger volunteer, Victor Mujakachi was detained under threat of deportation. He was detained when he reported to the Home Office, as have many [Read more]

Victor released from detention

18th February 2019

Victor Mujakachi has now been released from detention and granted three months during which he will not be deported to Zimbabwe. ASSIST Sheffield report he is incredibly grateful for all the support he received and he has issued a few words. [Read more]

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Support for Victor’s release grows

12th February 2019

Support for the release of Victor Mujakachi has been gathering momentum on social media and through an online petition set up by ASSIST on Change.org. He is being detained by the Home Office and faces [Read more]

Act now to free Victor Mujakachi

11th February 2019

Our friend and Messenger volunteer Victor Mujakachi has been detained by the Home Office and awaits deportation. ASSIST Sheffield have started a petition to secure his release. He needs your help. Please sign the petition [Read more]