People may wonder about Refugees’ journeys here and want to read more. Why do they come? And what happens after they have arrived – are they integrated as successful citizens? There is a range of books and articles about successful refugees who have either written books themselves or have been interviewed and written about in […]
Thanks to Bob Jefford for the writeup and photos below: Bromsgrove refugees will be helped in style after a discount fashion show raised more than £1200 for a twin-town support group. The catwalk fund-raiser was organised by Bromsgrove and Redditch Welcomes Refugees, a group of volunteers that provides practical and financial aid to around 30 […]
RefuJuice Delivered Within the Kings Norton/ Barnt Green/Bromsgrove/Alcester area Wednesday 21st September 2022 between 5.30 – 8pm Price: 3 bottles £8.50 (min. order) :Case of 12 £34 Order from our new email address: refujuice.brwr@gmail.com Please state: number of bottles required Your address including postcode A phone number in case of problems Method of payment: […]
Four canal trips were organised for the Syrians, Afghans and Ukrainians this summer, each with about 10 refugees and 2 BRWR volunteers. The Pamela May Trust did 2 from Droitwich to Droitwich Marina and the Worcester-Birmingham & Droitwich Canal Society did 2 from Alvechurch to Tardebigge. It was a unique opportunity to introduce the refugees […]
Seventy years ago, after the horrors of World War II, the UK signed the Refugee Convention. We gave our commitment to protect people fleeing war and persecution. Since then it has saved hundreds of thousands of lives. Refugee Council – 2 minute film
BRWR have teamed up with SOS Charity Fashion Shows to organise a fundraising event at the Bromsgrove Methodist Centre on 1st October. SOS Charity Fashion Shows bring the latest in ladies high street fashion all under one roof, at a fraction of the usual price, which can be bought at the event. BRWR raise funds […]
A fun-filled concert of light classical and popular music for all the family, featuring Alastair and Charlotte Moseley on violin and keyboard St Peters Church Hall Bromsgrove B60 3LU Saturday, July 16th at 3pm. Free admission. Retiring collection for the Ukraine Appeal.
See article in the Bromsgrove Standard about “our Maz”: Bromsgrove volunteer Mazen makes a difference – The Bromsgrove Standard
Spring 2022 Newsletter
“Bromsgrove and Redditch Welcome Refugees” have arranged a get together of families from Ukraine and their hosts at Redi Centre, 54 South Street, Redditch B98 7DQ on Tuesday mornings from 9am – 2pm. Redi Centre had kindly offered BRWR their facilities, and volunteers from Redi Centre help to welcome people too. BRWR hope to do […]
Would like a delivery of RefuJuice? Delivery day is:Wednesday 15th June between 6 and 8pm You can place an order by emailing refujuice.brwr@gmail.com Prices remain at:3 for £8.50Case of 12 – £34 Please include: Number of bottles required Name and address A phone number in case of problems Method of payment cash/cheque/online Very many thanks […]
A recording of the Ukraine Humanitarian Sponsorship Information event of 16th March, hosted by the Santuary Foundation, which discusses the practicalities of hosting a refugee family in your own home, and how you can still help, even if you can’t host a family. Ukraine Humanitarian Sponsorship Information Event
International Women’s Day was on Tuesday 8th March. To celebrate the day, Maz Salmou has created a video showing some women of Bromsgrove expressing solidarity with refugee women across the world, especially after the war in Ukraine. Below is the video for you to have a look at:
On 24th February Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. As a result of Putin’s horrendous actions, there is a new refugee crisis in Europe, with over two million Ukrainians displaced from their homes. Across Ukraine’s western borders, there are mainly women and children seeking safety outside of their country. Below is a list of ways that people […]