Refugee Week 2024 - 17 June to 23 June
The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is "Our Home". From the places we gather to share meals to our collective home, planet earth: everyone is invited to celebrate what our Our Home means to them.
To find out more about how you can get involved, visit the Refugee Week website.
Events and activities in Herefordshire
Film and photography
'Razom'
The locally produced film 'Razom/Together' honours the warm welcome Ukrainians have received in Herefordshire and is a culmination of the shared experiences, connections, and stories of the group of young Ukrainians and Herefordians.
- You can find out more and watch online at ruralmedia.co.uk/projects/razomtogether
- For more information contact Rural Media
'Where am I now?'
This photographic exhibition showcases a collection of images taken by Ukrainian teenagers in Hereford in 2023. This is a Hereford Help for Ukraine project.
- 17 - 21 June (during opening hours)
- Kindle Centre, ASDA Supermarket, Belmont Road, Hereford, HR2 7JE
- For more information email Info@hhfu.co.uk
Sergiy Korovayny exhibition
View the photographic exhibition by Sergiy Korovayny, a Ukrainian photojournalist, and a showing of the locally produced film 'Razom'.
- 17 - 22 June (during opening hours)
- Ledbury Library, the Master's House, Bye St, Ledbury HR8 1EA
- For more information contact HVOSS
Culture celebration
Celebrating diverse cultures
Enjoy a celebration of the diverse cultures of refugees from various nations, including Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Syria. Come along to sample a variety of delicious traditional foods from these countries, and try writing words in the unique scripts and alphabets of these different languages.
- 21 June, 4pm - 6pm
- Kindle Centre, ASDA Supermarket, Belmont Road, Hereford, HR2 7JE
- For more information email info@kindlecentre.org.uk
Ukrainian food culture
Hosted by HVOSS, this month's Community Kitchens will explore how Ukrainians have adapted to British cuisine as well as sharing how their tastes have changed, and what home means to them now.
- 22 June, 12 - 4pm Ross-on-Wye Baptist Church, Broad Street, Ross-on-Wye
- 29 June, 12 - 4pm Baptist Church, Commercial Rd, Hereford HR1 2BP
- For more information contact HVOSS
Sharing stories and support
Shared support
St. Peter's Church invites you to a support session discussing Refugee Week, which will also include an opportunity to share stories.
- 17 June, 12pm - 2pm
- St Peter's Church, St Peter's Square, Hereford HR1 2DL
- For more information contact St Peter's Church
Clothing sale
Ukraine Freedom Company Hereford is organising a sale of clothing. All items are priced under £5, and there is a wide selection of high-quality clothes for all ages. Proceeds to go to the distribution of humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
- 17 - 18 June, 10am - 4pm
- St Peters Church, St Peters Square, Hereford, HR1 2PG
- For more information contact Ukraine Freedom Company
'In Ukraine', presented by Paul Smith
For nearly two years, Paul from South Shropshire has been working as a volunteer delivering humanitarian aid to Ukraine. His talk 'In Ukraine', captures his own experience, supported by a video and photographs. The talk will give you a better insight into the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and introduce you to some of the people he has helped.
- 20 June, 7pm
- Salvation Army Centre, Canonmoor St, Hereford, HR4 9JJ
- For more information contact The Salvation Army Hereford
The Language Café
As well as a chance for those learning English as a second language to get conversational practice and gain confidence, the cafes provide an opportunity to meet new people and learn more about different cultures. This week's cafes will offer the opportunity to explore what home means to everyone, and to ask questions about hosting a refugee family.
- 19 June, 10.30am, Hereford Revive Café, Christian Life Church, Edgar Street, Hereford
- 22 June, 3pm, Ledbury Community Hub, New St, Ledbury
Refugee Week service
Join St James' Church for a special Refugee Week service dedicated to worship, story sharing, interviews, and prayers for peace.
- 23 June, 10.30am
- St James' Church, Green St, Hereford
- For more information contact St James' Church
Please email refugeesupport@herefordshire.gov.uk to add your refugee week event to this list.
Refugee Week Recipes
Take a look at these delicious recipes that you can make to celebrate Refugee Week.