Every minute, 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution or terror.

The World Refugee Day, June 20th, is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for the plight of refugees and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.

We don't celebrate this day, but WE RECOGNIZE IT!

We recognize the hurdles and obstacles of the refugees who have fled  their country and how much strength and courage is needed for them to do so.

In a familiar environment, we will come closer to the understanding and  challenges of refugees before and after arriving in The Netherlands.
This is a safe space where you can ask the questions you never dared to ask and get to know a "refugee" beyond his/her status, but as a person.

Two interviews will take place with Orrwa Alhaffar and a surprise guest!

They will talk about their journey, challenges, lives and their love for Utrecht.

Also, we will have a Photo-exhibition  by Asanté Boyce -  "Shifting the dialogue" -  a photo-project guiding us through the perceptions and knowledge that people with a refugee background in Utrecht have of nature and the environment

14: 00 Photo-exhibition “Shifting the dialogue” by Asanté Boyce, Master student of Cultural Anthropology: Sustainable Citizenship
14: 30 Talk with Orrwa Alhaffar
15: 00 Music performance
15:15 Talk with surprise guest
15:45 Q&A: Empathy circles

An event organized in partnership with Het Hof van Cartesius - the green workplace organized by and for creative entrepreneurs where people work according to circular principles located in the Werkspoorkwartier in Utrecht.

Bring a friend, come alone, be curious, stay kind and Share Your World!