On Sunday 31st May, Rethink Rebuild Society hosted its annual Eid Al-Adha party at the Bowler's Exhibition Centre, bringing together families and community members for an afternoon celebrating Syrian and Levantine culture through traditional music, food, cultural displays and family-friendly activities.
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 welcomed members of the community to the Centre on Sunday 22 February for men and Monday 23 February for women to open the fast together and take part in an important discussion on hate crime. Guests arrived from 5:00pm and broke their fast at 5:30pm, followed by a dedicated talk and discussion on hate crime.
On Saturday 31st January, Rethink Rebuild Society and Scrubbed Up hosted Mock MMIs for aspiring Medical and Dental students. It was an inspiring event, filled with ambition, dedication, and enthusiasm.
On Sunday 18 January, Rethink Rebuild Society hosted a football watch party for the Africa Cup of Nations Final, featuring Morocco vs Senegal.
The event welcomed members of the public and brought together football fans to enjoy the match in a lovely and lively atmosphere.
On Wednesday 7th January 2026, Rethink Rebuild Society hosted a screening of the film Palestine 36, followed by a thoughtful discussion. The screening offered attendees an opportunity to explore the film’s historical themes and consider their relevance today.
Over the holiday season, Rethink Rebuild Society hosted a series of community games events, bringing people together in a fun and welcoming space. The atmosphere was brilliant, with plenty of laughter and connection throughout. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the events such a great success.
On Friday 19th December, Rethink Rebuild Society, in partnership with Marjan, hosted its weekly community event for children and parents.
On Sunday 8 December, Rethink Rebuild Society hosted a celebartion evening bringing together the Syrian community and friends to mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime and to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in Syria’s history.
Rethink Rebuild Society
First Floor
Discovery House
Crossley Road
Manchester
SK4 5BH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 161 222 9779
Mobile: +44 7730 194083