Finding a home from home — Diocese of Norwich

Finding a home from home

Published on: 22 May 2023

Most people look forward to the summer holidays, but if you’re here as a refugee, far from home, the school break can seem to loom large.

Pg 5 Finding a home from home

Last summer the Bishop of Norwich’s Refugee Fund enabled English+ to support over a hundred adults and children with a summer programme of activities with picnics, and trips to the beach, museums and cathedrals.

“Families normally supported during our teaching term were able to meet up again and new friendships were formed. The summer programme enabled students and families to enjoy experiences which they could otherwise not have afforded. Gressenhall Museum sparked conversations about rural life in other countries as many items around the museum are still in daily use in many countries around the world.” It all enables connections to be built and God’s love to be demonstrated and for those who are far away from their own homes to feel “found.”

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