Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity open day flier
Something else you can do on 1st December! Come and find out how DRS support refugees
Something else you can do on 1st December! Come and find out how DRS support refugees
Sorry for anyone who was unable to use our Pledges page in the last few days due to my incompetence! It is now fully working again and no pledges were lost.
Thanks to our representatives who took part in the Sanctuary in Parliament today. A fuller report will be posted in a few days. Great slogan!
We have just released a new page called "Pledges" on this site. Please take a look and fill one in if you are able. Individuals or organisations can pledge support, and the reason for doing this is so that we can approach the City Council showing the level of support…
One of the most uplifting messages came from the Norwich schools of Sanctuary - you can see it here. What could your school do?
Both organisations are making this issue the top priority this year and it will be the focus of this year's Sanctuary in Parliament event. Refugee Action have produced a very good detailed report endorsed by an incredible 88 organisations on this issue, and how it is treated in other countries.…
Derby CofS were contacted recently by Ivana Ebel who is setting up a course in Journalism and offering free places to refugees who satisfy the requirements. For full details see this link: Journalism course Flyer Derby - Please email the address at the bottom of the flyer directly if you…
On September 22nd at Deda Arts Centre, Derby, Joseph Chivayo, chair of the Derby City of Sanctuary network presented the…
Everyone is welcome to this event at the Friends Meeting House, St Helens Street Derby on Tuesday 9th October at 7.30pm. For poster click the link below
Do you want to see a show? A Thing Mislaid is Maison Foo joint Déda Derby and Derby Theatre production.
Would you like to help to welcome refugees? and have a great time with other supporters? Why not join us for a Welcome Banquet on 5th October at Riverside Centre, Derby. You would be most welcome - you can book online via Eventbrite using this link: https://welcomebanquet2018.eventbrite.co.uk by 24th September…
Crich Junior School becomes Derbyshire’s first School of Sanctuary!
Here are a few more shots from the events in Refugee Week which ended June 23rd:-
As part of Refugee Week our partners "Local Welcome" organised a Cultural Kitchen event in conjunction with Derby City Council. Around 80 people including Sanctuary seekers and volunteers cooked meals together in small groups and got to know each other better before tasting some of the delicious results!
Hand knitted baby items specially made for Derby Refugee Advice Centre by Tuesday club
Derby City of Sanctuary is excited to launch the official programme for Derby Refugee Week 2018 (18-24 June)! You can see it in full here.