A world where no
refugee has to
feel alone.
A secure, community-driven platform helping refugees find belonging.
What is Agora?
Built for belonging
Agora is a secure mobile platform designed to help refugees overcome social isolation — connecting them with others who share their language, culture, and background.
Built with refugee support organisations and global experts, it gives refugees the tools to create their own meaningful communities — simple, safe, and scalable.
The Problem
Social isolation is the silent crisis inside the refugee crisis.
2 in 3
refugees felt isolated when they first arrived
1 in 2
felt like outsiders in the UK
Most
had no idea how to meet others from their culture
Isolation leads to anxiety, depression, and PTSD — and slows or prevents integration. Current services are unsafe, inaccessible, or offer no autonomy.
“Agora was built to fill these gaps — with input from refugees themselves.”
The Solution
Small trusted communities,
at scale.
Group Discovery
Join or create groups based on language, nationality, gender, age, and location — hyperlocal filtering built in.
Secure Chat
End-to-end encrypted messaging in your own language. Connect, plan, and build friendships safely.
Event Hosting
Propose and attend real-life meetups — cultural events, language practice, local walks, and more.
Safety First
Peer-to-peer verification, AI moderation, and a panic button for real-world meetups.
Multilingual
Onboarding in your preferred language. Groups are filtered to those who speak like you.
Privacy Protected
Minimal data collection. Non-precise location. End-to-end encryption throughout.
Milestones
Where we've been,
where we're going.
2025
Launched
Pilot in Slough with Slough Refugee Support
Feb 2026
Registered Charity
Granted charity status in England & Wales (No. 1217001)
2026
National Expansion
Growing through charity partnerships across the UK
Beyond
International
Rollout to Hong Kong, United States, and beyond
Expert Advisors
Backed by people
who know this work.
Get Involved
Help us build a
more connected world.
We're always looking for passionate individuals, organisations, and funders to partner with. Whether you represent a charity, a tech team, or just care about this — we'd love to hear from you.
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