Connecting people to grow in their understanding of each other and live well together
Peace Feast
“The first time I came to a Peace Feast I didn’t know anyone. I started talking and I met new people, I learned a lot from them and the next time I started volunteering. I felt I’m home, even though it’s not my country, I feel really good.”
Listening Spaces
“I think Sharing Ramadan is important. We need to foster mutual respect to increase understanding between our communities.”
School Linking
“Children have begun to reflect on the similarities and differences between themselves and children in our linking class, despite living in a different area. Children have begun to ask questions about life beyond Flax Bourton and shown an interest in learning about other beliefs/routines.”
Connect with others at a Peace Feast or Listening Space in Bristol
Creating welcoming spaces to help people seeking sanctuary feel they belong
Befriend
“Kate shows me everything I need in Bristol. She came along at the right time. I felt so lonely but now I don’t feel like that. Someone cares about me. She is like my sister and I don’t want to lose her.”
Resettlement
“Since I met M, my eyes have been opened to the difficulties that refugees encounter when they leave their country of origin and settle in a new land. I’m so pleased that I’m able to help M adjust to his new way of living, not forgetting of course that I have already learnt so much from M’s experiences.”
Walk With Me
“I am enjoying the walks – it’s good for my body and brain. Caitlin has become a good friend. I have enjoyed face to face conversation, learning expressions and new words – it has been a good opportunity to practice English. I enjoy knowing that someone is coming to support me and to share my daily life.”
Be an active force for good and give time to welcome others
Equipping you to better connect with and welcome people where you live and work
RefuLingua
“The course is giving me the foundations of Syrian Arabic, which is so so helpful in expanding my vocabulary and ability to converse. I’ve most enjoyed learning in a group setting, we’re bouncing off each other and learning together.”
Stitching Together
“I used to have to go everywhere with my husband or family, but now I can go by myself on buses, and I go to the mosque after the sewing class. My English has also improved and I can introduce myself, I enjoy Fridays, it is a great day for me!”
Cultural Training
“The training we received from Bridges was excellent. We learnt so much about Middle Eastern culture, all of which will be so helpful to us in understanding and supporting the Syrian family we hope to welcome.”
