Postby amumtoo » Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:38 pm
Hi all,
sarahjlevans thanks for the link, I have made a contribution there.
I also wanted to make people on this forum aware that there was a screening of Vanessa Redgrave's film about the refugee crisis "Sea Sorrow" at the Battersea Arts Centre last Sunday which was really good. Vanessa was present at the end for Q&Aa which was also very good as people were able to ask questions about how to help with welcoming refugees and also in practical ways. Being able to host refugees is a major block of help as the council (Wandsworth) so far have only been able to host 1 family!!
Also the event raised £1.5k which is a great amount all going to the UNHCR.
On the other hand Samara's Aid Appeal have also had a massive collection of clothes this month and a number of lorries have left for Syria to take the clothes to families in need. Their next collection is in January.
A number of us have met for coffee and to discuss and a suggestion has been that we organise a fundraiser in nappyvalleynet for refugees through either a ticketed event (dinner) or possible through another screening of Vanessa's film. It would be good to know people's views and willingness to take such ideas or others forward.
If you're interested either respond on the thread of contact privately.
