Shelanu: Origami workshops for Refugee week

Join Shelanu for two free drop-in origami workshops exploring the Refugee Week theme of compassion:

Origami flowers at Celebrating Sanctuary
at MAC Outdoor Theatre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH
17 June 1pm-5.30pm

Learn how to make origami flowers at this free drop-in event which is part of a festival of music and arts from around the world, celebrating the launch of Refugee Week 2023. Also at the festival, expect live music, films, workshops, information stalls, dancing and fun for all the family!

Origami boats at Late Night Exchange for World Refugee Day
at The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2DR
20 June 6-9pm

Drop-in and make origami boats with Shelanu at this free Lates event organised by the University of Birmingham to mark World Refugee Day. There’s lots more going on including talks, performances and films to learn more about the experience of refugees, honour the contributions that refugees have made to their communities and advocate for the rights and protection of refugees worldwide.