On Friday, 09 February 2024, we organised a social gathering for women. It provided an opportunity to connect, meet one another, socialise, and engage in activities such as table tennis and board games. Additionally, the event featured a presentation by Dr. Yasmine Nahlawi on the topic of hate crimes in society and how to report them.
On Wednesday 07 February 2024, we hosted a workshop in partnership with Yaran North West. The event was successful. People regardless of background, gathered to explore the challenges and triumphs of therapeutic work with refugees and asylum seekers.
On Tuesday, 06 February 2024, Rethink Rebuild Society participated in an end-of-project event to meet with the funders, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, and other organisations that received funding to conduct various projects promoting Community Diagnostic Centers (CDCs) among different communities in the UK.
On Friday, 26 January 2024, we hosted a film screening of "The Tower" followed by a Q&A with director Mats Grorud, who joined us remotely from Norway via Zoom. The film tells the story of Wardi, an 11-year-old Palestinian girl in a refugee camp in Lebanon, who learns about her family's history through stories told by 3 previous generations.
On Sunday, 28 January 2024, we hosted an enjoyable social gathering for the men in our community. The evening was filled with lively conversations, games like table tennis, pool, and chess, along with the warmth of hot drinks. It served as a great occasion for both old and new friends to connect, reflect, and strengthen the bonds within our community.
On Thursday, 11 January 2024, we hosted an online conversation titled "Shifting Landscapes: Syrian Refugee Women's Pursuit of Belonging," featuring researcher Sara Eltokhi. The discussion delved into the concept of belonging as experienced by Syrian refugee women in Milan.
On Sunday, 7 Jan 2024, in partnership with Scrubbed Up, we hosted a Mock Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) event at our centre. This annual event welcomed 24 students for realistic medical school interview practice, providing a valuable opportunity for skill development. A heartfelt thanks to all participants and organisers for making this event a success.
On Friday, 15 December 2023, we presented the screening of the film OBJECTOR (2019), followed by a captivating Q&A session with Atalya Ben-Abba, the film's main character, on Zoom from Jerusalem.
On Thursday 14th December, we had the honour of visiting IDNS offices to express our deep appreciation for the amazing sound system they installed at the Syrian Community Centre of Manchester. This transformative addition has truly elevated our work, and we are endlessly thankful for IDNS's generosity and support.
On Monday 11 December 2023, we attended an event organised by "Together with Refugees", a coalition of 500+ organisations advocating for a compassionate approach. The gathering launched the #FairBeginsHere campaign.