Unity in Diversity

On 20/06/2024, UiD celebrated World Refugee Day as part of our weekly drop-in, which included a food and clothes bank, an English Language class, and children’s activities. The day was extraordinary. Plants were given to people who attended and participated in the celebration activities. People also enjoyed Korean cuisine, which was freshly served before attending a special concert. The concert was performed by the Music Messengers. A quartet of 2 pianists & 2 violinists.
Members of the UiD community shared the following comments:
Mr T said that he has a small garden and grows different vegetables. He took away some tomato, mint, coriander and basil seedlings.
Furthermore, Miss C said she took seasoning plants for cooking and added, ‘I am going to keep them in my kitchen window to be close to sunlight’, whereas A said she would give them to her brother because he is interested in a having a garden.
Meanwhile, S said she loves flowers but could not find the seeds she was looking for. She took some vegetable seeds and will be trying them for the first time in her garden; ‘’If that succeeds, I will bring more’’.

UiD’s drop-in day is not just a regular event, it’s a significant opportunity for refugees and asylum seekers to integrate into society. It’s a place where people can make friends, develop their English language skills, and understand the power of diversity and inclusion. World Refugee Day serves as a poignant reminder of the millions of people who have been uprooted from their homes, forced to leave everything behind and have no place to call home. In the face of this, UiD remains steadfast in its mission to support refugees and asylum seekers in Swansea and to raise awareness about the significance of inclusion and integration.