Discover how communities across the UK are becoming Towns and Cities of Sanctuary and share your experience of working to build a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary.

This year’s national conference will feature inspiring stories from City of Sanctuary initiatives across the UK, including Swansea, which has recently become Wales’ first official City of Sanctuary.

Guest speakers, including Dr Ibrahim Shaw from the UWE ‘Refugee & Migrant Support Hub’, will explore ways of creating ‘Universities of Sanctuary’ – opening up access to higher education for people seeking sanctuary.

A lively afternoon session of ‘Open Space’ workshops will create spaces for sharing experience on a wide range of issues including:

Involving refugees, Legal advice, Refugee speaker teams, Creative resource raising, Working with supporting organisations, ‘Regions of Sanctuary’, Using the media, Involving and keeping volunteers, Access to healthcare, and more…

The conference is on Monday 13th September, 10.30-4pm, in Birmingham City Centre. Participation is by donation to cover costs of catering. To book your place please contact us as soon as possible, as places are limited.