Artist and long-time Sanctuary volunteer Kate Viner will run two workshops with architect Catja de Haas at the beginning of June. The children will make dolls’ houses in shoeboxes (similar to those exhibited at the Novium previously, which some readers may remember). Catja is involved in the Giant Dolls House project in London which will … Continue reading Refugee Week Preparations
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Sanctuary in Chichester: March Drop-Ins
March has been a month of lively sessions at the Sanctuary in Chichester drop-ins. We’ve seen a steady attendance, with a mix of beneficiaries, children, volunteers, and staff coming together to create a supportive space. Attendees have included families from the hotel and new asylum-seeking families who are placed in the community. As usual, the … Continue reading Sanctuary in Chichester: March Drop-Ins
Cenia’s Story
The inspiring story of how Cenia faced fear, uncertainty, adversity and subsequent mental health difficulties with determination and hope. Cenia, Angel and their three-year-old daughter are a young family from El Salvador. Cenia and Angel came to the UK in 2020 having lived in fear in their home country due to worsening gang crime and … Continue reading Cenia’s Story