Words of Welcome

Created by Manchester City of Sanctuary Particpants in collaboration with ArtReach and SBC Theatre

June 14 - 20

Throughout lockdown, Manchester City of Sanctuary, Art Reach and Stand & Be Counted Theatre have been running ‘Use Your Voice’ sessions for Sanctuary Seekers across the city to use their creativity to have their say. Together we have shared stories and ideas, created poems and plans for the future. We have laughed and cried together and used our words, in all eleven languages, to push forward. The generosity and hope shared in our weekly sessions is a powerful demonstration that we really are stronger when we come together and welcome everyone to connect. We hope you take inspiration and strength from the words shared in Words of Welcome… we have had so much fun writing them for you! Available online and in print at Manchester Libraries as part of Refugee Week 2021.

To find out more about the amazing work of Manchester City of Sanctuary please have a look at their website here.