On Saturday 27th June, Rethink Rebuild Society hosted an inspiring event exploring the lived realities and remarkable resilience of Al Za’atari refugee camp. The afternoon brought together discussion, culture, and live Syrian music to highlight the strength and creativity of the communities living under extraordinary circumstances.
Following the efforts and appeals made in the wake of the Action Alert campaign, the Syrian British Consortium (SBC) & Rethink Rebuild Society (RR) held a meeting on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, with Alex Norris, Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum at the UK Home Office, to discuss issues relating to the situation of Syrian refugees in the United Kingdom, foremost
On the 20th of May, Rethink Rebuild Society manager Dr Haytham Alhamwi attended a discussion session facilitated by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, with the Syrian Minister of Education, Dr Mohammad Abdulrahman Tarko, and the Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Marwan Al-Halabi.
On 23 March, our Charity Manager, Dr Haytham Alhamwi, delivered a guest lecture at the University of Manchester’s Sociology Department titled “Forced Migration and Conditions for Safe Return: The Syrian Case.” The session brought together students and academic staff to explore the complex realities of displacement, using Syria as a case study to better understand the dynamic
In collaboration with Manchester City Council, Rethink Rebuild Society on Wednesday 4th of March hosted an Arab cultural awareness workshop aimed at strengthening engagement between frontline staff and the city’s diverse communities.
Rethink Rebuild Society
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Discovery House
Crossley Road
Manchester
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United Kingdom
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