18 - 24 June 2012
What is Refugee Week?
Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events and activities that celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK.
Refugee Week 2012 is focussing on the unsung heroes: refugees living in the UK who are contributing to the event of the year: the Olympics!! Refugees are making wonderful contributions to British society in more ways than we could ever imagine!
Find out more about Refugee Week and refugee contributions here!
Education and Awareness Workshops
We love visiting schools and youth clubs to talk about refugee related issues, engage in discussions, run activities and have some fun! Get in touch if you'd like us to come and visit your school or club!As our contribution to Refugee Week, IRT will be visiting schools throughout the week presenting a number of workshops and activities for children and young people. Ideas on some of these can be found on our IRT Classroom pages.
The purpose of these workshops is to raise awareness on issues surrounding forced migration. We really encourage children to take an interest in issues regarding refugees, asylum seekers, human rights and racism. We do this by taking a child-friendly approach, and by making learning about these topics interesting and fun! Education on these topics is crucial in improving our understanding and enhancing our compassion.
Interested in an IRT visit?
If you are interested in having IRT come to your school, youth centre, church or any other community venue to give a workshop to your children and young people then please get in touch. We can carry out workshops and activities all year round too, not just during refugee week.
Fundraising and Entertainment Events
Dressing up is a LOT of fun! Why not get your inspiration from other countries and cultures? Many schools and youth groups use Refugee Week as an opportunity to hold fundraising events – from small bake scales to whole school events such as a sports day. If you need a little inspiration we have loads of ideas for fundraising events on our Fundraising A-Z or why not download the IRT Fundraising Pack!
If you are thinking of holding a fundraising event and would like for IRT to be involved then please contact us and we’ll discuss your plans, we'd love to hear from you!
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Food is an amazing (and tasty!) tool to share cultures. At the Exeter Respect Festival they've clearly got the right idea!international theme, encourage people to research the culture of another country. Ask people to cook food from that country and wear local dress, have a competition for the best costume! Find some great local music and engage in some wild dancing! Some people might like to show a film or video, either fictional or factual which engages with topics of refugees and migration in some way.
Fun activities like these are a great, interesting way to get people thinking
You could organise a concert with all sorts of different kinds of music, like the students of St George & St Michael Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent did! about other countries, refugees, asylum seekers and surrounding issues.
There are dozens of ways in which you can get involved with Refugee Week, so start thinking about how you can make your contribution...and keep us updated!