On Saturday 8 June 2019, we celebrated our 9th Annual Syrian day at the Abraham Moss Community School in Manchester. Despite the gloomy weather, we are pleased to announce that the event was a remarkable success. It was reported that around 1300 people from different backgrounds, Syrians and non-Syrians came together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with their families and friends.
We organised a fundraising Iftar on Friday 24 May 2019 at Eastern Pearl Restaurant in Manchester. The purpose was to raise money for Iqraa School, which was established in Aleppo suburb, Syria through the support of the Syrian community in Manchester and their friends.
We participated in celebrating International Mother Language Day on Thursday 21 February 2019 at Longsight Library & Learning Centre in Manchester. Visitors had the opportunity to get involved in exciting events including Arabic calligraphy, hands-on and crafts activities and family-friendly-games.
RR attended a film evening hosted by the Manchester City of Sanctuary on Thursday 7th February 2019. The documentary "8 Borders, 8 Days" was directed by Amanda Bailly. Amanda chronicles the journey of a Syrian mother, Sham, and her kids who had to take risks in order to ensure a safe future.
Rethink Rebuild Society participated in Salford Schools of Sanctuary Award Ceremony on Wednesday 6th February 2019 at Buile Hill Baqueting Suite. Our manager Dr. Haytham Alhamwi shared his personal account of what is happening in Syria and introduced the audience to our work as RR.
