The Refugee Buddy Project 🧡

🕊️ WHAT WE DO 🕊️ Buddying is at the heart of what we do, matching local families with newly arriving people seeking refuge. Become a Buddy and give invaluable support to a newly arrived person seeking refuge 🤝 🔗 Find out more, or apply now by clicking the link below 👇

Eid Mubarak! Warmest wishes to all in our community and beyond who are celebrating.

S2 of #NoSmallVictories - a @HaringeyWelcome podcast on migrant justice - launches today! In E1 @RossanaLeal1 CEO @TheRefugeeBuddy talks abt arriving as a Chilean refugee in the 1970s & building inclusive communities through art and humanity nosmallvictories.buzzsprout.com/2117930/146865…

We are once again devastated by totally avoidable deaths These deaths-a direct result of the violence of the hostile environment-cannot be allowed to be become to norm We continue to call on alll MPs to push for safe routes for people seeking refuge #SolidarityKnowsNoBorders

🔗 Please note that there are limited spaces and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Reserve your space by clicking the link below: therefugeebuddyproject.org/stitch-for-cha…

🕒: 12-3.30PM 📌: De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill Your banners and garments will also be exhibited during Refugee Week (17-23 June 2024) at the De La Warr Pavillion, and performed at Storytime. Let's make a statement together! ✊🧵

🌟 Stitch for Change 2024 is here! 🌟 And this years instalment is back loud and proud with the theme 'Your Banner, Your Story' 📢✊ Immerse yourself into patchwork, embroidery, and pattern cutting to craft bold banners and garments with a message that matters

@MigrantsCulture @migrantsorg @wlondonwelcome @Right_to_Remain @RefugeesAtHome @NACCOMnetwork ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼

🔊Proposed closure of Hastings Home Office hotel in 2024 to cause more trauma and upheaval, along with a looming homelessness disaster. See our website for our full statement: therefugeebuddyproject.org/blog/proposed-…

We are seeing the same here except, despite the hard work of all of our staff, we have only found stop gap solutions, a few days here and a few days there. We are calling on the local authority to step in, we await their response therefugeebuddyproject.org/blog/proposed-…

🎉 And WIN BIG - Over 40 local businesses have generously donated prizes for our raffle. To secure your ticket, click the link below 🔗 This event celebrates Hastings as a compassionate, & united town, with a touch of holiday spirit. See you there! 🤗🎅 therefugeebuddyproject.org/shop/p/raffle-…

✨ What Awaits: • 14+ stalls offering exquisite handcrafted treasures and treats • Enjoy the flavours of the season at the Dove Café's pop-up • Live music by talented local musicians • Explore the woodland grotto with your little ones. Maybe you'll see Santa himself... 👀

🎄 Unwrap the Magic • TRBP Christmas Fair 2023 🎁 📅 Saturday 2nd December, 2023 🕙 10 AM - 4 PM 📌 Hastings Museum & Art Gallery This holiday season, we're coming together for a special cause. Join us for a day filled with love, laughter, and the true spirit of Christmas!

We have delicious food specials: warm and cozy pumpkin soup, and scrumptious Halloween cupcakes 🍰 We're also bringing you drawing sessions, cozy wool handicrafts, and decoration stations for our tasty cupcakes. See you sOoOooOOn! 👀

Spook-tacular Halloween special workshop event! 👻 Our cauldron is bubbling with excitement as we bring you a day of spooky crafts & fantastic food! 🍁🍂 📍: The Dove Cafe, 19 Bexhill Rd, TN38 0AH 🕊️ ⏰: Saturday, October 28th, 10am - 4pm

Limited spaces available, so secure your spot now! 🎟️🌿 Ticket link below 🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/savouring-sy…

Swipe to check out the exciting menu 👉 This pop-up dinner is organised by @TheRefugeeBuddy. All proceeds of this event will go to support our talented participant and chef, Rama Jumah

🚨NEW POP-UP DINNER ALERT🚨 Savouring Syria with Rama 🕊️ ✨ Join us on October 21st at The Dove Café for our latest Pop-Up Dinner! This time, brought to you by Rama!🍽️🎶 🗓️: Sat 21st Oct, 6:30pm - 9:30pm 📍: 19 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonards, TN38 0AH

#SolidarityKnowsNoBorders #RefugeeRights #MigrantJustice #RefugeesWelcomeHere

💪 We're honored to be part of this powerful movement. Remember, we're never alone - together, we'll always stand for dignity and respect for those seeking refuge. 🤝❤️ 📸 Image credits: Sophie le Roux // sleroux.com

✨ Last week, The Refugee Buddy Project: Hastings, Rother & Wealden team had the incredible opportunity to join the national #SolidarityKnowsNoBorders Summit in London