From Friday, 5th July, to Sunday, 7th July 2024, RR organised a spectacular three-day camping trip to Austwick, Settle, Yorkshire. This trip was a fantastic opportunity to unite Syrians from all over the UK, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
On Sunday, 23rd June, we celebrated Eid Al-Adha Syrian-style with our lovely community and visitors! Over 1500 people from all walks of life joined us at Aviva Studios for an unforgettable afternoon of music, dance, workshops, and more.
On Friday 14 June, we particpated in a reception to celebrate A Great British Welcome exhibition on Manchester’s Market Street.
The exhibition "A Great British Welcome," produced by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Panos Pictures, highlights the inspiring stories of refugees, asylum seekers, and host communities flourishing together.
We are delighted to present a video showcasing the main activities we organised during the first half of 2024. Stay tuned for more exciting events as the year progresses!
On Monday, 10 June 2024, we hosted an insightful episode of our online series: Refugees, the Lived Experience. Dr. Rik Huizinga presented his research on the homemaking experiences of young Syrian male refugees in the Netherlands, exploring how migration impacts their sense of masculinity and belonging.
On Friday, 31 May 2024, the Social Activities Committee at Rethink Rebuild Society (the Syrian Community Centre of Manchester) organised a delightful picnic at Cringle Park in Levenshulme for women and children.
On Saturday, 25 May, we hosted a roundtable discussion on Migration, Criminality, and Criminalisation, featuring perspectives from the UK, Morocco, and France. The discussion centred on the repression of individuals and organisations supporting migrants and refugees amidst challenging environments.
On Friday 24 May 2024, we hosted a focus group for Manchester's Arab community as part of “Our Manchester Strategy 2025 – 2035.” This was vital to ensure their voices are heard in city planning. Despite their growing numbers, the Arab community remains underrepresented. The insights gathered will shape Manchester's future.
On Tuesday 30 April 2024 we attended a conference organised by Migrant Help in Birmingham. It was a day packed with learning and collaboration, thanks to their generous funding. Highlights included sessions on community engagement, resilience building, and practical workshops on homelessness, employability, and safeguarding.
On Saturday 27 April 2024, our centre had the pleasure of hosting a screening of "Freedom to Run," accompanied by a thought-provoking Q&A session with the filmmakers. This captivating film chronicles the journeys of two distinct groups of runners: one hailing from Right to Movement in Palestine, and the other from Scotland.