We hope that you learned something as a result of the 'do 1 thing' campaign.
Please do us a favour and share this campaign with your friends, colleagues and family.
And tell us what you did and how it went by getting in touch through social networks or emailing kennedy@unhcr.org or using the Tell Us form below. Do you have a picture of your action - we want to see it!
Thank you for being 1 who cares. Add this Twibbon to your Twitter & Facebook Account at this link.
do 1 thing campaign overviewDownload this handy one page overview of the do 1 thing campaign to share with your colleagues, friends or in your school.
do 1 thing posterDownload this poster for your school, community group, family or workplace, print it out, fill it in and let everyone know what 1 thing you did to show that you are 1 who cares.
do 1 thing fact sheetDownload a PDF of simple facts about asylum seekers and refugees.
Date: 17-24 October, 9.30am-6pm
Venue: Blanchardstown Library, Dublin 15
The Galway Refugee Support Group (GRSG) will be hosting a Human Library Event for Galway Social Inclusion Week. Reach out and connect with individuals in your community; challenge misconceptions and preconceived notions; promote tolerance & understanding. Participants as "readers" “borrow” human “books” and engage in conversation with them for about 15 to 20 minutes each.
Date: Wednesday 19 October, 6-8pm
Venue: Westside Library, Galway
To organise your own Human Library & to find out more visit www.humanlibrary.org
Twice weekly training for boys & girls aged 14-18 (info@sari.ie/ 01 873 5077)
Date: 21 October, 6pm
Venue: O'Connell School, North Richmond street, just off the North Circular Road.
An Intercultural event using food to bring people together to share cultural experiences. A day of learning & enjoyment different nationalities will provide food or entertainment including music, dancing & story telling. For more information, contact: Suzanne McKane on 091 779083 /suzanne@grsg.ie Mon-Wed.
Date: Saturday 22 October, 12-3pm
Venue: Brigit’s Garden, Moycullen, Galway
do 1 thing book listDownload this book list for some ideas on great books to read about refugees or by refugees. You could share it in school or use it in your book club!
do 1 thing film listDownload this film list for ideas on great films to watch about refugees and flight. How about orgaising a movie night with your friends or in your school or community group?
