Waleed started volunteering with us in 2019, so we are delighted to welcome him as a trustee. His lived experience as a refugee combined with being long-settled in the UK is of huge value to us.

sanctuaryinchichester.org/2024/04/25/mee…

#refugeeswelcome
#chichester #newtrustee

We are working with local high schools to provide additional tutoring for children of refugees and asylum seekers.

Are you please able to help?

If you are able to offer your time, please email – [email protected]

#refugeeswelcome #chichester #volunteer

Residents at the hotel have no access to their own cooking facilities so we held our first Cooking Project last week.

Dishes from Afghanistan and West Africa were created.

We look forward to helping to make more meals from home in the future.

#refugeeswelcome #foodfromhome

No matter where you're from, this is home.

'We do not see any borders from space', astronaut Alexander Gerst said.

'We just see a unique planet with a fragile atmosphere suspended in a vast hostile darkness. Up here it is crystal clear that on Earth we are one humanity'

The situation at the hotel continues to evolve, with support sessions and various activities to enrich residents’ lives and help them integrate into the local community.
Read more on our website.

sanctuaryinchichester.org/2024/03/28/hot…

#refugeeswelcome #asylumseekerswelcome #chichester

We had a wonderful time at our Eid Celebration this week with a total of 85 attendees.

Thank you to everyone who brought food, the ukulele band and to Sheila and Nicky for organising the children’s treasure hunt and pass-the-parcel.

Eid Mubarak!

#eidmubarak #refugeeswelcome

We are now looking to recruit a new, full-time Charity Manager & Lead Volunteer Coordinator.

For more info please go to
sanctuaryinchichester.org/jobs/

#recruiting #charityjobs #charitymanager #jobvacancy #chichester #refugeeswelcome #asylumseekerswelcome #refugeecharity #westsussex

Eid al-fitr Mubarak! From our family to yours, we wish all those celebrating a joyful and peaceful day x

Really looking forward to next Saturday 🇦🇫 Bridge to Unity CIO

Read Cenia’s inspiring story of how she faced fear, uncertainty, adversity and subsequent mental health difficulties with determination and hope and is now on her way to realising her dream.

sanctuaryinchichester.org/2024/03/25/cen…

#refugeeswelcome #asylumseekerswelcome #chichester

We are so grateful to Tom, Jay and Phoebe who are running the Brighton Marathon this weekend in aid of Sanctuary in Chichester. To sponsor them please go to gofund.me/eb1a8c21

Good luck team and thank you!! 🏃 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️

#brightonmarathon #marathonrunners #refugeeswelcome

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter from us at Sanctuary in Chichester.

Easter bunny made in the children’s craft corner at our drop in session this week 🐰

#happyeaster #refugeeswelcome #asylumseekerswelcome #chichestder #community #westsussex #refugeesarewelcomehere

We are so grateful to West Sussex Mind for providing vicarious trauma training for our volunteers and staff. This support is crucial in ensuring we are equipped to provide the best possible support for refugees and asylum seekers.

#refugeeswelcome #asylumseekerswelcome

It's time to speak out & stand up📢👋

Our new window stickers are for Sanctuary awarded orgs - making it clear how many are calling for a new compassionate approach to refugees.

City of Sanctuary groups can order & distribute or awarded orgs can directly
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We are now working with local organisations and charities to help asylum seekers and refugees volunteer locally. It’s part of how we support people to gain transferable skills, boost self esteem and become part of the community.

#volunteering #community #chichester #careers

Wishing everyone a joyful Nowruz Mubarak.

Wishing you health and happiness from your friends at Sanctuary in Chichester.

#NowruzMubarak #SpringEquinox #PersianNewYear #RefugeesWelcome #AsylumSeekersWelcome #cityofsanctuary #chichester

Around two years ago Suzanne contacted us to offer friendship quilts that she and her quilting connections had made for refugees.

To date they have gifted over 500 exquisitely made quilts to refugees across the Uk inc many Sanctuary beneficiaries.

#friendshipquilts

Ramadan Mubarak to all our friends observing. May this holy time bring you peace, joy, and blessings. Wishing you love, reflection, and spiritual growth from your friends at Sanctuary in Chichester! 🌙

#ramadan mubarak
#ramadan #refugeeswelcome #asylumseekerswelcome #chichester

On International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the resilience, and courage of refugee women in our community. We stand in solidarity with displaced women worldwide and continue to support and empower refugee and asylum seeking women to thrive and succeed in Chichester.

#iwd