Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees
@WWRefugees
WWR works in the community to provide sanctuary to refugees and asylum seekers, raise awareness of the challenges they face, and campaign for change.
If you’re interested in keeping up to date with what we are doing, upcoming events, campaigns and discussions on refugees within Wandsworth. Please DM for our WhatsApp group chat link 💬🧡
🚨Want to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community and help build a more welcoming, inclusive place for refugees? There's just two days left to apply for the new exciting roles we have at WWR! Further details here👇
📢Please share far and wide!📢 WWR is currently recruiting two part-time posts. These exciting roles will directly support our work in the community and will help to provide welcome to refugees and those seeking asylum across Wandsworth. Sound of interest? Read on! 1/3
A reminder of an exciting evening coming up at @BackstoryLdn on 29th July - a discussion with writer and journalist, Horatio Clare. Backstory is very kindly donating all ticket sales from the event to Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees. Reserve your spot here: backstory.london/products/29th-…
We had a great time at the @weareBATCA Community Fun Day on Saturday! Thanks to everyone who stopped by and said hello!
In new research out today, we highlight the importance of refugee integration 🧡Something most Brits want, but is only made harder by government policy... refugeecouncil.org.uk/stay-informed/…
We’re celebrating a year since Wandsworth became a Borough of Sanctuary! Thank you to all our communities and residents of the borough, who have welcomed those seeking sanctuary with such kindness and warmth. #RefugeeWeek @WWRefugees Learn more: wandsworth.gov.uk/borough-of-san…
“I feel truly welcomed” Pavlo shares his experiences coming to Wandsworth after many years serving in the Ukrainian army. #RefugeeWeek @WWRefugees Learn more: wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-febr…
Cut off and uncared for: This is what life is like for asylum seekers in the UK bigissue.com/news/social-ju…
Ravenstone's working to become Wandsworth's 1st School of Sanctuary, welcoming & raising awareness about the experiences of students seeking sanctuary Wandsworth refugee champion Sarmila Varatharaj went along to see how these values are being embedded in school life #RefugeeWeek
🎭 Learn how theatre can transform the ESOL classroom! Join EFA London for a hands-on workshop exploring Theatre of the Oppressed 🎭 🗓️ Fri, July 4 | ⏰ 10AM–4PM 📍 King’s College London 🎟️ Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction… @KingsCollegeLon #ESOL #ForumTheatre
To mark @RefugeeWeek, our Drama group have made this video exploring power: 🧡What power do I have? 💜How do I recharge my power? 🗣️"Making people laugh, making jokes and singing." 🗣️"Be there to encourage each other..." youtu.be/4k5KWDwKQr4?si…
Thanks to everyone who joined our discussion at @allsaintssw17 last week as part of their Arts for Sanctuary Festival! The exhibition brings together artwork from refugees, asylum seekers & people with lived experience, as well as other invited artists. It's on until 22nd June!
I enjoyed the celebration event for the start of Refugee Week on the theme of ‘Community as a superpower’! Over 100 people enjoyed music, food, dance and visiting the Council and Voluntary sector information stalls. Thank you all for a memorable evening.
Hurry - there's only one more day to see our @giantdollshouse 'Voices of Wandsworth' installation at @batterseaartscentre! Created by over 200 children and adults living in Wandsworth to mark #RefugeeWeek, the art explores what home, community, and sanctuary mean.
