Stories of Hope and Home
@storiesofhome.bsky.social
Stories of Hope and Home is a storytelling project offering people seeking sanctuary a space to share their stories, and others a space to hear them.
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Hi everyone!
Lots of things are thrown at us right now.
The truth is, migration is life.
We will stay connected, look after each other and spread solidarity and love, to build a society that protects us all.
#RefugeesWelcome
#NoOneIsIllegal
#TheseWallsMustFall
Lots of things are thrown at us right now.
The truth is, migration is life.
We will stay connected, look after each other and spread solidarity and love, to build a society that protects us all.
#RefugeesWelcome
#NoOneIsIllegal
#TheseWallsMustFall
September 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Hi everyone!
Lots of things are thrown at us right now.
The truth is, migration is life.
We will stay connected, look after each other and spread solidarity and love, to build a society that protects us all.
#RefugeesWelcome
#NoOneIsIllegal
#TheseWallsMustFall
Lots of things are thrown at us right now.
The truth is, migration is life.
We will stay connected, look after each other and spread solidarity and love, to build a society that protects us all.
#RefugeesWelcome
#NoOneIsIllegal
#TheseWallsMustFall
We love working with so many incredible, inclusive schools of sanctuary who model the possibility of creating welcoming, compassionate communities where everyone's humanity is respected. These schools give us so much hope for the future and we are looking forward to a new year working with them too!
After some horrid things happening over the summer holidays (inflammatory misinformation campaign against our Schools of Sanctuary), we're looking forward to celebrating the work of all our wonderful and steadfast schools during this term!
August 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We love working with so many incredible, inclusive schools of sanctuary who model the possibility of creating welcoming, compassionate communities where everyone's humanity is respected. These schools give us so much hope for the future and we are looking forward to a new year working with them too!
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People seeking asylum have so much to offer the UK.
So why are these talented, resilient people BANNED from working?
Make it make sense.
#LiftTheBan
So why are these talented, resilient people BANNED from working?
Make it make sense.
#LiftTheBan
August 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
People seeking asylum have so much to offer the UK.
So why are these talented, resilient people BANNED from working?
Make it make sense.
#LiftTheBan
So why are these talented, resilient people BANNED from working?
Make it make sense.
#LiftTheBan
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MOBILE PHONES NEEDED
We are desperate for some mobile phones for some of the sanctuary seekers we support.
We are looking for functioning unlocked smart phones.
If you have one, please email helen@birchnetwork.org
Thanks!
We are desperate for some mobile phones for some of the sanctuary seekers we support.
We are looking for functioning unlocked smart phones.
If you have one, please email helen@birchnetwork.org
Thanks!
August 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM
MOBILE PHONES NEEDED
We are desperate for some mobile phones for some of the sanctuary seekers we support.
We are looking for functioning unlocked smart phones.
If you have one, please email helen@birchnetwork.org
Thanks!
We are desperate for some mobile phones for some of the sanctuary seekers we support.
We are looking for functioning unlocked smart phones.
If you have one, please email helen@birchnetwork.org
Thanks!
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We’re joining 200+ orgs to say enough.
These racist actions do not have broad public support.
Yet the government and the media are fuelling them with hateful and divisive rhetoric.
It's time to take responsibility and change the tune.
#TogetherWithRefugees
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
These racist actions do not have broad public support.
Yet the government and the media are fuelling them with hateful and divisive rhetoric.
It's time to take responsibility and change the tune.
#TogetherWithRefugees
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti-migrant protests
More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We’re joining 200+ orgs to say enough.
These racist actions do not have broad public support.
Yet the government and the media are fuelling them with hateful and divisive rhetoric.
It's time to take responsibility and change the tune.
#TogetherWithRefugees
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
These racist actions do not have broad public support.
Yet the government and the media are fuelling them with hateful and divisive rhetoric.
It's time to take responsibility and change the tune.
#TogetherWithRefugees
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Today we join over 200 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety.
Read the letter below 👇
@refugeestogether.bsky.social
Read the letter below 👇
@refugeestogether.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today we join over 200 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety.
Read the letter below 👇
@refugeestogether.bsky.social
Read the letter below 👇
@refugeestogether.bsky.social
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Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social movement.
While a hateful minority spend their time whipping up division, this network of thousands dedicate themselves to welcome and kindness.
These are the people who represent the UK that we're proud to be part of.
While a hateful minority spend their time whipping up division, this network of thousands dedicate themselves to welcome and kindness.
These are the people who represent the UK that we're proud to be part of.
August 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social movement.
While a hateful minority spend their time whipping up division, this network of thousands dedicate themselves to welcome and kindness.
These are the people who represent the UK that we're proud to be part of.
While a hateful minority spend their time whipping up division, this network of thousands dedicate themselves to welcome and kindness.
These are the people who represent the UK that we're proud to be part of.
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The people hurling abuse and bringing violence to our streets want to create a country of strangers.
But we're so proud of the country we see every day: where communities work together to welcome newcomers and defend the right to seek sanctuary.
We know which country we'd rather be.
But we're so proud of the country we see every day: where communities work together to welcome newcomers and defend the right to seek sanctuary.
We know which country we'd rather be.
August 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The people hurling abuse and bringing violence to our streets want to create a country of strangers.
But we're so proud of the country we see every day: where communities work together to welcome newcomers and defend the right to seek sanctuary.
We know which country we'd rather be.
But we're so proud of the country we see every day: where communities work together to welcome newcomers and defend the right to seek sanctuary.
We know which country we'd rather be.
An exceptionally busy Refugee Week is drawing to a close safe in the knowledge that Community really is a Superpower. The struggle goes on, but so does the celebration and the finding of joy, love and hope!
June 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
An exceptionally busy Refugee Week is drawing to a close safe in the knowledge that Community really is a Superpower. The struggle goes on, but so does the celebration and the finding of joy, love and hope!
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Great night at The Exchange with @unibirmingham.bsky.social as part of the #RefugeeWeek celebrations!
RMC's Danai took part in the discussion along with @asylummatters.bsky.social and @storiesofhome.bsky.social with live music, discussion and shared stories 🧡
RMC's Danai took part in the discussion along with @asylummatters.bsky.social and @storiesofhome.bsky.social with live music, discussion and shared stories 🧡
June 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Great night at The Exchange with @unibirmingham.bsky.social as part of the #RefugeeWeek celebrations!
RMC's Danai took part in the discussion along with @asylummatters.bsky.social and @storiesofhome.bsky.social with live music, discussion and shared stories 🧡
RMC's Danai took part in the discussion along with @asylummatters.bsky.social and @storiesofhome.bsky.social with live music, discussion and shared stories 🧡
We were so happy to be with you for your day of action yesterday! We were very impressed by your compassion, your empathy and your commitment to making the world a place where everyone is welcome and included. The future is bright!
Every child in Year 1 has pledged to welcome everyone by drawing themselves and signing our banner. #SchoolofSanctuary #DayOfAction.
June 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
We were so happy to be with you for your day of action yesterday! We were very impressed by your compassion, your empathy and your commitment to making the world a place where everyone is welcome and included. The future is bright!
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HAPPY REFUGEE WEEK 2025 🙌🏻🙌🏻
We'd love YOU to join us:
(TONIGHT) Fri 20th June- Restore Annual Celebration (@ St Martin’s in the Bullring Church at 7.15pm) !
Sat 21st June- we are meeting at Moseley Exchange at 11am to join in the Refugee Welcome March.
#birminghamcityofsanctuary#refugeeweek
We'd love YOU to join us:
(TONIGHT) Fri 20th June- Restore Annual Celebration (@ St Martin’s in the Bullring Church at 7.15pm) !
Sat 21st June- we are meeting at Moseley Exchange at 11am to join in the Refugee Welcome March.
#birminghamcityofsanctuary#refugeeweek
June 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
HAPPY REFUGEE WEEK 2025 🙌🏻🙌🏻
We'd love YOU to join us:
(TONIGHT) Fri 20th June- Restore Annual Celebration (@ St Martin’s in the Bullring Church at 7.15pm) !
Sat 21st June- we are meeting at Moseley Exchange at 11am to join in the Refugee Welcome March.
#birminghamcityofsanctuary#refugeeweek
We'd love YOU to join us:
(TONIGHT) Fri 20th June- Restore Annual Celebration (@ St Martin’s in the Bullring Church at 7.15pm) !
Sat 21st June- we are meeting at Moseley Exchange at 11am to join in the Refugee Welcome March.
#birminghamcityofsanctuary#refugeeweek
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Our theme this year for Refugee Week is 'Community as a Superpower'.
As bell hooks says “We can begin the process of making community wherever we are. We can begin by sharing a smile, a warm greeting, a bit of conversation; by doing a kind deed or by acknowledging kindness offered to us.”
As bell hooks says “We can begin the process of making community wherever we are. We can begin by sharing a smile, a warm greeting, a bit of conversation; by doing a kind deed or by acknowledging kindness offered to us.”
February 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our theme this year for Refugee Week is 'Community as a Superpower'.
As bell hooks says “We can begin the process of making community wherever we are. We can begin by sharing a smile, a warm greeting, a bit of conversation; by doing a kind deed or by acknowledging kindness offered to us.”
As bell hooks says “We can begin the process of making community wherever we are. We can begin by sharing a smile, a warm greeting, a bit of conversation; by doing a kind deed or by acknowledging kindness offered to us.”
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This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is solidarity.
Our amazing communities are filled with incredible people with a huge range of different experiences. Our solidarity is what unites us, makes us speak up for each other, and ensures we'll never be strangers.
Our amazing communities are filled with incredible people with a huge range of different experiences. Our solidarity is what unites us, makes us speak up for each other, and ensures we'll never be strangers.
June 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is solidarity.
Our amazing communities are filled with incredible people with a huge range of different experiences. Our solidarity is what unites us, makes us speak up for each other, and ensures we'll never be strangers.
Our amazing communities are filled with incredible people with a huge range of different experiences. Our solidarity is what unites us, makes us speak up for each other, and ensures we'll never be strangers.
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HAPPY REFUGEE WEEK!🥳
This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is building a movement of welcome for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
This week, and every week, we know that community is our superpower.
This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is building a movement of welcome for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
This week, and every week, we know that community is our superpower.
June 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
HAPPY REFUGEE WEEK!🥳
This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is building a movement of welcome for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
This week, and every week, we know that community is our superpower.
This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is building a movement of welcome for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
This week, and every week, we know that community is our superpower.
Refugee Week is here and we have had a great start to the week: the empathy, compassion and warmth of welcome we saw from all the students at St Mary's School in Sandwell was a reminder that Community really is a Superpower! @refugeeweek.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Refugee Week is here and we have had a great start to the week: the empathy, compassion and warmth of welcome we saw from all the students at St Mary's School in Sandwell was a reminder that Community really is a Superpower! @refugeeweek.bsky.social
This Fathers' Day we are thinking of all the fathers who have been forced to seek safety, often making impossible decisions, to bring their children with them, or to leave them behind.
June 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This Fathers' Day we are thinking of all the fathers who have been forced to seek safety, often making impossible decisions, to bring their children with them, or to leave them behind.
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Want your kids to have a better understanding of people seeking sanctuary?
Ahead of Refugee Week later this month, the team behind A Day of Welcome have put together this reading list for children to help to encourage conversation and understanding of refugees:
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Ahead of Refugee Week later this month, the team behind A Day of Welcome have put together this reading list for children to help to encourage conversation and understanding of refugees:
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
The best books for children about refugees
Ahead of Refugee Week, we round up entertaining stories, poems and nonfiction to help children of all ages learn about refugees and gain understanding
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Want your kids to have a better understanding of people seeking sanctuary?
Ahead of Refugee Week later this month, the team behind A Day of Welcome have put together this reading list for children to help to encourage conversation and understanding of refugees:
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Ahead of Refugee Week later this month, the team behind A Day of Welcome have put together this reading list for children to help to encourage conversation and understanding of refugees:
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
!عيد مبارك!
Eid Mubarak to all our friends who are celebrating today!
Eid Mubarak to all our friends who are celebrating today!
June 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
!عيد مبارك!
Eid Mubarak to all our friends who are celebrating today!
Eid Mubarak to all our friends who are celebrating today!
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Some might try to divide our communities for political gain, but we see every single day how people go out of their way to welcome newcomers and speak out for the rights of people seeking sanctuary.
Share if the Britain you recognise is an island of solidarity, not of strangers.
Share if the Britain you recognise is an island of solidarity, not of strangers.
June 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some might try to divide our communities for political gain, but we see every single day how people go out of their way to welcome newcomers and speak out for the rights of people seeking sanctuary.
Share if the Britain you recognise is an island of solidarity, not of strangers.
Share if the Britain you recognise is an island of solidarity, not of strangers.
This Volunteers' Week we especially want to give a big shout out to all of our participants who volunteer their time to share their stories to educate snd inspire the next generation! You are amazing!
June 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
This Volunteers' Week we especially want to give a big shout out to all of our participants who volunteer their time to share their stories to educate snd inspire the next generation! You are amazing!
It's Volunteers' Week and we want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who donates their time to support us. We appreciate you!
June 5, 2025 at 7:29 AM
It's Volunteers' Week and we want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who donates their time to support us. We appreciate you!
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Home Office signing/reporting/detention meeting
We want to see if there is interest in getting together a group of volunteers to lead on this work.
DATE: Wed 25th June
TIME: 6-8pm
WHERE: to be decided when we know who is coming/from where. Could be an online or face to face meeting
We want to see if there is interest in getting together a group of volunteers to lead on this work.
DATE: Wed 25th June
TIME: 6-8pm
WHERE: to be decided when we know who is coming/from where. Could be an online or face to face meeting
June 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Home Office signing/reporting/detention meeting
We want to see if there is interest in getting together a group of volunteers to lead on this work.
DATE: Wed 25th June
TIME: 6-8pm
WHERE: to be decided when we know who is coming/from where. Could be an online or face to face meeting
We want to see if there is interest in getting together a group of volunteers to lead on this work.
DATE: Wed 25th June
TIME: 6-8pm
WHERE: to be decided when we know who is coming/from where. Could be an online or face to face meeting
Our current project involves us writing letters from and about different experiences we have had in our lives. In our most recent session, we took a break from writing, to design stamps representing our home countries and the UK
June 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Our current project involves us writing letters from and about different experiences we have had in our lives. In our most recent session, we took a break from writing, to design stamps representing our home countries and the UK
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Could you make a difference & befriend a refugee? Find out more at our training course on Saturday 7 June. To find out more www.restore-uk.org/news/restore...
#RefugeesWelcome #volunteer
@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
#RefugeesWelcome #volunteer
@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Could you make a difference & befriend a refugee? Find out more at our training course on Saturday 7 June. To find out more www.restore-uk.org/news/restore...
#RefugeesWelcome #volunteer
@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
#RefugeesWelcome #volunteer
@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social