We give every Chagossian a chance to express their views and have their voice heard by the international community.
We are a platform for all Chagossians, managed by a group of community volunteers and allies.
We provide a forum for debate for Chagossians from community groups and individuals with no affiliations.
We share accurate and reliable information with the Chagossian community.
What we do:
- Provide a public and community platform for Chagossians all over the world using conferences, meetings, community events, social media and the press and broadcast media. Our Facebook page and Twitter
- Organise campaigns and communications which can improve the lives of the exiled Chagossian community through dialogue with decision makers, government bodies, and the press
- Build networks between Chagossian community organisations and form partnerships with them to support their activities and aims
- Build networks with organisations, individuals and bodies who can support the Chagossian community,
- Build a network of researchers and academics who can provide evidence and understanding which will advance the lives of Chagossians
- Build partnerships with environmentalists who help sustain the islands and the relationship between people and the islands
Latest News
- Free English Language Classes in CrawleyCRAWLEY LANGUAGE CAFE -Click here for further details Free English Conversation Groups Our English conversation group is a supportive place to practice English language skills. Whether you are looking to get a job, meet people or just to get more confident with your English โ we can help. The… Read more
- Chagossian Records website goes live๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ด๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ (๐ญ๐ด๐ณ๐ด-๐ญ๐ด๐ณ๐ญ) The Chagossian records website has gone live and is provided by the FCDO/BIOT working with Towns Web Archiving. This has been in preparation for at least two years and was announced by the FCDO/BIOT as part of the Support Package. We expect an official announcement and… Read more
- UK Government Advice on Accommodation in the UKThe Government has issued two leaflets about accommodation for Chagossians considering relocating to the UK. The Government is not providing accommodation for Chagossians. The leaflets can be read at the links below: ACCOMMODATION ADVICE from UK Government (KREOL) ACCOMMODATION ADVICE from UK Government (ENGLISH)
Our campaign for UK Citizenship
Chagossian Voices has been working since October 2020 to support and campaign for the global diaspora of Chagossians. We have played a key role in the successful campaign to obtain UK citizenship for all people of Chagossian descent in the Nationality and Borders Act.
Our Partnerships
Partnerships with Community Groups
Chagossian Voices doesnโt replace existing groups but works with them to support them and develop synergistic partnerships. Unity is strength.
Partnership with Chagos Conservation Trust
Chagossian Voices has been working closely with the Chagos Conservation Trust due to a shared desire to protect and conserve the archipelago, the ocean that surrounds it, and its animal, plant and marine life.
Partnerships with other organisations
We also work with the BOTC Campaign. Blue Marine Foundation and Human Rights Watch
Discussion Forum
We invite you to visit the Forum to find out about live topics of discussion and have the opportunity to have your voice heard.
Useful Links
Watch this space! We will be adding links to the latest information on housing, employment and training, health, finance, and more.
Get Involved
We’d love to hear from you! Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.