We are incredibly proud to announce that Syria won the Inner City World Cup 2026 in Manchester on Sunday 28th June.
A huge congratulations to our amazing players for their hard work, determination, and teamwork throughout the tournament. A huge thank you to the organisers @lovefootball for hosting such a fantastic event.
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
From Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June. Rethink Rebuild Society organised its annual camping trip for men and their children. Set in the beautiful Wrekin forest near Telford, the weekend offered a wonderful chance to relax, connect, and enjoy the great outdoors together.
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 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 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.