More information about this annual event that celebrates the contribution of refugees and promotes understanding of why people seek sanctuary can be found on the Refugee Week website (and resources).
Many organisations support Refugee Week and may provide resources on their website. These are Refugee Week’s partners:
- British Red Cross
- The National Education Union
- UNHCR
- Refugee Action
- Refugee Council UK; Scottish Refugee Council; Welsh Refugee Council
- NI Community of Refugees
- Amnesty International
- Freedom from Torture
- Solidarity with Refugees
- City of Sanctuary
- Student Action for Refugees (STAR network)
- IOM UN MIgration
- Sponsor Refugees
- International Rescue Committee
See what Phoenix Primary School in Liverpool did for Refugee Week.
Other resources:
Educational Resources from the Refugee Week website
Watch the recording of the Schools of Sanctuary and Refugee Week “Refugee Week at your School” 2021 event and see our post outlining the best resources and ideas for Refugee Week 2021.
Raising awareness in Refugee Week – A selection of the top lesson and activity ideas from TES for Refugee Week (primary and secondary).
See also this article from a primary school teacher packed with examples and curriculum ideas for Refugee Week.
Kazzum Arts Refugee Week 2020 Pack – Separate learning packs for primary and secondary ages with accompanying videos and adult teaching packs.