Refugee Week - 2019
Refugee Week - 2019
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.
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 © UNHCR
St Paul's Cathedral
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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. |
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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 |
 © Graham Lacdao/St Paul's Cathedral
'Am I My Brother's Keeper' was created from a decommissioned UNHCR tent used in Za'atari camp in Jordan.
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 © Graham Lacdao/St Paul's Cathedral
'Am I My Brother's Keeper' was created from a decommissioned UNHCR tent used in Za'atari camp in Jordan.
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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 |
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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 |
 © UNHCR/WeWork
Join Groundwork London, WeWork and UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency for an informative 'Lunch and Learn'.
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A display of Made51 refugee-made artisan products.
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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 |
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Friday June 21 All day: Photo exhibition - Life in Syria, MADE51 Pop-up
Location: WeWork, 9 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YD |
 Made51
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