On Wednesday 21 February 2024, we hosted social and recreational activities for the youth in our community, creating a delightful opportunity for gathering, connecting, making new friends, engaging in various games and board games, and enjoying some snacks and drinks together.
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 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.
During the blessed month of Ramadan, we hosted two community iftars for the Syrian community in Manchester. The iftars witnessed a great turnout. Delicious food, sweets and refreshments were provided. We also performed taraweeh prayers together.
The iftars were a good opportunity to connect and socilaise with our friends and community members.
On Friday 7 April 2023, we organised our annual fundraising iftar for Iqraa School (north Syria) at Eastern Pearl Banqueting Hall in Manchester. The school provides essential educational and psychological support to hundreds of children in Syria.
Rethink Rebuild Society
First Floor
Discovery House
Crossley Road
Manchester
SK4 5BH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 161 222 9779
Mobile: +44 7730 194083