As more anti-immigration protests are planned, here is a simple way to show solidarity with refugees. Order a pack of free posters rnow – to put up in your home, workplace, or in community spaces, and make it clear that we welcome refugees. Last weekend, a 300 strong anti-immigrant demonstration gathered in Norwich. More protests are […] The post Free posters: show Norwich stands with refugees appeared first on Norwich City of Sanctuary.| Norwich City of Sanctuary
a year on from the riots in the UK we take a stand in this letter to the editor of the local paper, showing our solidarity with refugees in Norwich. OUr network is growing and many oppose the views of the Far Right anti immigration protestors| Norwich City of Sanctuary
Images that sum up some of the many highlights of Refugee Week Norwich. A snap shot of 3 weeks of events from films to feasts, walks, art and talks, there was something for everybody| Norwich City of Sanctuary
Read the latest news from Norwich City of Sanctuary as well as the full, packed programme for this year’s Refugee Week Norwich..! Summer 2025 newsletter The post Summer 2025 newsletter appeared first on Norwich City of Sanctuary.| Norwich City of Sanctuary
During Refugee Week 2024, Sanctuary Ambassadors collaborated with UEA researchers, The Common Lot CIC, and The Zainab Project CIC to create a moving performance based on poetic material from qualitative research exploring hope and healing in people seeking asylum. The Common Lot CIC, Norwich, produces relevant, accessible theatre with personal, social impact. The Refugee Week […]| Norwich City of Sanctuary
Sanctuary Ambassadors have been actively participating in numerous Health Science lectures at University of East Anglia (UEA), sharing lived experiences of forced displacement with undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students. Their ongoing involvement brings unique perspectives on the challenges of accessing health services, integration barriers, and cultural differences. These sessions offer students invaluable real-world insights into […] The post UEA Teaching Sessions: Insights from Sanc...| Norwich City of Sanctuary
The powerful documentary Rediscovering Home, produced in partnership with UEA University of Sanctuary and Olga Sovenko, was showcased at City Hall. The film intimately follows the stories of four individuals as they navigate forced displacement, exploring what it means to leave everything behind, start again, and rediscover the meaning of “home.” Following the screening, a Q&A […] The post Rediscovering Home – City Hall Showcase & Panel Discussion appeared first on Norwich City of Sa...| Norwich City of Sanctuary
During Refugee Week, Norwich Theatre hosted a special screening of Name Me Lawand, a powerful film exploring the journey of a profoundly deaf boy navigating the UK immigration system. Sanctuary Ambassadors, alongside representatives from the Norfolk Deaf Association, joined a panel discussion after the screening. They shared insights into the film’s themes and answered questions from […] The post 📽️ Name Me Lawand – Norwich Theatre Panel Discussion appeared first on Norwich City ...| Norwich City of Sanctuary
Meet Nikki Turner, who turned her winning idea into a reality with HubL, a new service helping non-native English speakers in Norwich find the perfect language courses! 🌍🗣️ After taking home the People’s Vote at last year’s Sync the City, Nikki and her team (including James Hopper) launched HubL on October 1st. Now, it’s a […] The post New project to help asylum seekers launches in Norwich appeared first on Norwich City of Sanctuary.| Norwich City of Sanctuary
A new psychoeducation workshop is in development for refugees and asylum seekers studying at Norwich City College. Sanctuary Ambassadors collaborated with the NHS Talking Therapies team. Ambassadors joined to refine the content of the upcoming psychoeducation workshop for sanctuary seeking students. Together with the NHS team, the Ambassadors thoroughly examined the workshop’s content, 🌍💬 This collaboration marks an important step in creating […] The post Sanctuary Ambassador...| Norwich City of Sanctuary
