This year, for the event\u2019s 25th<\/sup> anniversary, the theme was compassion<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Those taking part in Refugee Week 2023 were invited to consider how arts and culture can help widen our circles of compassion through simple, everyday acts that make new connections within communities.<\/p>\n These acts might include watching a film<\/a> about migration and displacement, reading a book<\/a> by and about refugees, or sharing recipes<\/a> at a community event.<\/p>\n At Kent, the Student Engagement and Communications team are looking to help the University community to understand why people are displaced, and the challenges they face when seeking safety. To do this, they are running two initiatives on campus throughout the summer.<\/p>\n The first is the Refugee Tales trail<\/a>, a cross-campus walk from the Gulbenkian<\/a> to the Kent Community Oasis Garden<\/a> via Parkwood.<\/p>\n Refugee Tales<\/a> was co-founded by Professor David Herd from University of Kent\u2019s School of English. The organisation enables writers to collaborate with asylum seekers, refugees and people of indefinite detention to share their stories.<\/p>\n The Refugee Tales trail will be in place until 31 August and is signposted across the campus. Maps can be picked up from the Gulbenkian box office.<\/p>\n The second initiative is a set of clothing donation points<\/a> across campus collecting men\u2019s clothes and shoes for detained migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.<\/p>\n Donated clothes will be given to the Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group<\/a> to deliver to those in need.<\/p>\n Items most in demand include men\u2019s trainers (especially sizes 8 and 9), jogging bottoms, jeans, t-shirts and jumpers. Please ensure items are clean before donating.<\/p>\n Donation points are available at Mandela Reception, Keynes Atrium, Co-op at the Plaza, Co-op at Parkwood, Drill Hall Library entrance (Medway), Gulbenkian foyer (near box office) and Nexus in the Templeman Library.<\/p>\n If you have women\u2019s clothing to donate, please use the British Heart Foundation clothing bins<\/a> around campus instead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Refugee Tales Trail<\/h3>\n
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