We are an umbrella group working to create a climate of welcome for asylum seekers and refugees in the city and around and supporting the network of refugee and asylum seeker organisations across Derby.
Have a look at the organisations working with displaced people in Derby, read more about what you can do to help and join us in making Derby a welcoming city for refugees and asylum seekers.
Find us on Facebook and Twitter: @DerbyCoS
Recent News
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Meet your Neighbour Party with Maison Foo
Everyone is welcome to come to Derby Theatre from 12 noon on Saturday 14th December – See the attached poster below for full details. It will be great fun for all! Followed by the 2.30pm performance of Dickens “A Christmas Carol”.
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Derby Sanctuary seeker wins regional award
WEA (Workers Education Association) awards 2019 brochure said: East Midlands: outstanding student joint award winner Emson Maneya.
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Artcore in Derby celebrates completion of Silent Library project
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Red Cross publishes findings on destitution for asylum seekers and refugees
A thorough review of the current situation with recommendations to the City Council.
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Derby Refugee Week brochure now available!!
We love #Refugee Week and we love all the upcoming events organised across the City of Sanctuary network. Check out our fab brochure from #Derby with 21 events to enjoy. Explore the brochure with this link
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Refugee Week 17-23 June 2019 “You, me and those who came before”
Refugee Week 17-23 June 2019 “You, me and those who came before”
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Refugee Week programme for 2019 is here!
… and its a corker this year. There are 27 events for you to enjoy and join in with – here are some of them. Full brochure to follow shortly.
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Read more about Meet Your Neighbour events in Derby
Follow this link. https://arts.cityofsanctuary.org/2019/04/03/meet-your-neighbour-breaking-down-barriers-between-local-communities-and-those-seeking-asylum
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There’s a party in Derby Theatre – and you’re invited!
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“Far from the Home I love” a powerful and beautiful concert in Derby with Margaret Fingerhut
A huge thank to Margaret Fingerhut for a truly wonderful and inspiring evening that she gave to a full audience at Derby Cathedral on Friday March 15th . Her music and words conveyed so much and made so many connections for so many people. There have been many many positive…
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Sanctuary Specialists receive awards
Our City of Sanctuary meeting last Wednesday started with a presentation by our Chair, Joseph Chivayo, of awards to our six Sanctuary Specialists for their work in delivering training to a wide group of organisations in Derby, including schools, museum, a Doctor’s surgery, churches, an ice-cream parlour and several theatre…
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Videos of the recent Celebration Event
What the Mayor of Derby has to say about refugees and asylum seekersIf you didn't make it to the recent Derby City of Sanctuary event- check out the video to see what the mayor had to say.Please share the video and sign the pledgehttps://derby.cityofsanctuary.org/pledges