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Refugee Week - 2019

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Refugee Week - 2019

This Refugee Week join us in celebrating the creativity and culture refugees bring to the UK from around the world.
17 June 2019
Guests enjoyed beautiful music from Rihab Azar, Syrian Virtuosa Oud player

Join us in celebrating Refugee Week from 17 June to 23 June  – a week of events, exhibitions, great food and pop-ups showcasing the creativity and culture refugees bring to the UK from around the world. 

Come along to enjoy; 

  • Live performances by Syrian musicians
  • Pop up food stalls by refugee chefs from Ethiopia, Egypt, Sri Lanka and Nigeria
  • Photo exhibition – Life in Syria
  • Pop-up display of MADE51, the world’s first-ever refugee-made homestore
  • Outdoor screening of award-winning film Capernaum
  • Launch of the MADE51 crowdfunding campaign, along with a drinks reception, speeches, live music and food stalls

Events are open to all but spaced is limited to some events, so RSVP below to avoid disappointment.  


 

St Paul's Cathedral

 

Friday June 14

1-2pm: Lighting Matches in the Wind - a panel discussion on the role and effect of art in society | Find out more and RSVP here.

Monday June 17         

6-8pm: A Journey Through St. Paul's: A Refugee Week Celebration | Find out more and RSVP here.     

 

Location: St. Paul's Cathedral, London EC4M 8AD

'Am I My Brother's Keeper' was created from a decommissioned UNHCR tent used in Za'atari camp in Jordan.

 

'Am I My Brother's Keeper' was created from a decommissioned UNHCR tent used in Za'atari camp in Jordan.

 

Tuesday June 18             

11:30am-3pm: Food court with refugee chefs

 

12-2pm: Live music by Syrian singer Hamsa Mounif (The Voice Middle East)

 

6-9pm: Outdoor cinema - Capernaum screening | Find out more and RSVP here

 

6-8:30pm: Food court with refugee chefs

 

Location: WeWork, 9 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YD

Wednesday June 19         

All day: Photo exhibition - Life in Syria

 

11:30am-3pm: Food court with refugee chefs

 

12:30-1:30pm: Lunch and learn with Groundwork and UNHCR to understand refugee employment | Find out more and RSVP here

 

6-8:30pm: Food court with refugee chefs

 

Location: WeWork, 9 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YD

Join Groundwork London, WeWork and UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency for an informative 'Lunch and Learn'.

A display of Made51 refugee-made artisan products.

Thursday June 20             

All day: Photo exhibition - Life in Syria, MADE51 Pop-up

 

11:30am-3pm: Food court with refugee chefs

 

12-2pm: Live music by Syrian Guitarist, Kareem Ghali

 

6-8:30pm: Food court with refugee chefs

 

6-9pm: World Refugee Day, A Celebration of Culture & Creativity - drinks, live music and MADE51 Pop-up | Find out more and RSVP here. 

 

Location: WeWork, 9 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YD

Friday June 21                   

All day: Photo exhibition - Life in Syria, MADE51 Pop-up

 

Location: WeWork, 9 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YD

Made51