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.
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 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.