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New research on peer tutoring
October 23, 2024

New research on peer tutoring

Former Jacari Coordinator Ben Crowther's MA research focused on our peer tutoring project
New look for Jacari
October 9, 2024

New look for Jacari

Jacari launches exciting new branding and website
Volunteer Q&A with Maya
October 7, 2024

Volunteer Q&A with Maya

Meet Oxford Brookes student Maya, one of our amazing volunteers.
Coordinator job at Jacari
October 1, 2024

Coordinator job at Jacari

We are looking for a resourceful, motivated individual to coordinate our peer tuition programme
Charity abseil raises over £1800
July 2, 2024

Charity abseil raises over £1800

Last week five of our brave volunteers and supporters abseiled 95 metres down the Lloyd's of London building.
Celebrating Sanctuary event
July 2, 2024

Celebrating Sanctuary event

The Jacari Bristol team recently spent a wonderful day at Celebrating Sanctuary, Bristol Refugee Festival’s flagship event.
Oxford end of year celebration
June 20, 2024

Oxford end of year celebration

We had so much fun at our end of year summer celebration event for Jacari Oxford pupils, their families and volunteers.
Bristol Schools of Sanctuary Celebration
May 31, 2024

Bristol Schools of Sanctuary Celebration

We celebrated our partner Montpelier High School receiving a School of Sanctuary Award at a special ceremony
Jacari Stories: Kateryna and Natalie
May 1, 2024

Jacari Stories: Kateryna and Natalie

Kateryna arrived Bristol from Ukraine and was matched to Jacari volunteer Natalie, who helped her to learn English and grow in confidence.
Jacari Stories: Victoria, Xiulan and Eliana
April 16, 2024

Jacari Stories: Victoria, Xiulan and Eliana

Jacari volunteer Victoria tutors two EAL pupils at a primary school in Oxford
Ellie and friends raise £725 for Jacari
April 4, 2024

Ellie and friends raise £725 for Jacari

Jacari volunteer Ellie Pogrund and her friends Izzy and Eleanor ran the Bath Half marathon in March and raised an amazing £725 for Jacari
Peer tutoring update
January 21, 2024

Peer tutoring update

We’re excited to update you on the development of our new peer tutoring programme, which is going from strength to strength!
Jacari commissions research
January 16, 2024

Jacari commissions research

In 2023 we commissioned Dr Andrea Macrae of Oxford Brookes University to conduct research on children and young people who use English as an additional language (EAL).
Jacari Trustee wins Lloyd's Market Charity Award
November 30, 2023

Jacari Trustee wins Lloyd's Market Charity Award

We’re delighted to announce that our brilliant Finance Trustee, Louise Sykes, has been selected as one of the winners of the Lloyd’s Market Charity Awards
Breakdancing for Jacari
November 7, 2023

Breakdancing for Jacari

Jacari supporter Mona Elghzal ran a breakdance workshop in Oxford in October and raised £200 for Jacari
Jacari Stories: Nazia and Adrienne
November 1, 2023

Jacari Stories: Nazia and Adrienne

Read about Jacari pupil Nazia and her volunteer tutor Adrienne
Running for Jacari
October 19, 2023

Running for Jacari

Our fantastic Jacari volunteer Stephanie Rodley ran The Big Half, London’s half marathon, in September and raised nearly £600 for Jacari
Jacari Stories: Ijay and Myles
September 18, 2023

Jacari Stories: Ijay and Myles

Read about Jacari pupil Ijay and his volunteer tutor Myles
School partnership: Barton Hill Academy
September 6, 2023

School partnership: Barton Hill Academy

Guest blogger Allen Olayomi shares with us the impact of Jacari's partnership with Barton Hill Academy.
Fundraising £1100 for Jacari on horseback!
July 5, 2023

Fundraising £1100 for Jacari on horseback!

India Courage is a University of Bristol student who has been volunteering as a Jacari tutor for the past two years
Jacari starts peer tutoring at Bristol High School
November 18, 2022

Jacari starts peer tutoring at Bristol High School

We’re excited to launch a brand new project this month - peer tutoring, where A-level students tutor and mentor younger EAL children at their school.

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