Voices In Exile

19/06/2026

Join us at Jubilee library, Saturday 20 June for a fantastic day of music, 12 - 4pm.🤩
A partnership with Best Foot Music and Brighton & Hove City Council working together to bring people together.🧡

Refugee Week

18/06/2026

We are still at Jubilee Library through to the end of Saturday, celebrating Refugee Week by celebrating Courage, in all its meanings.🧡

What does Courage mean to you?

17/06/2026

15/06/2026

On Saturday, Brighton showed what community looks like.

Around 300 people attended an anti-migration march - and more than 4,000 people came together to show them that refugees are welcome here, and hate is not.

At Conversation Over Borders, we see every day what happens when people choose connection over fear. Refugees, people seeking asylum, volunteers and neighbours build meaningful relationships that make our communities stronger.

Safety and solidarity are not abstract ideas - they are built by people showing up and imagining something better together.

To our home town of Brighton, thank you for showing that in the face of hate, hope and joy remain possible 💙

15/06/2026

Refugee Week is here, and on the 20th of June (this Saturday) from 12-4, at Jubilee Library in collaboration with Brighton & Hove City Council, Best Foot Music are hosting a free afternoon of live music showcasing the creativity and diversity of refugee communities in the city. 🎶

All are welcome to dance and listen to musicians from Afghanistan, Kurdistan, Senegal, Ukraine, and the Levant. 🤩 🕺

https://bestfootmusic.net/2026/05/04/refugee-week-june-20th/

👀 PS... A reminder that we are also at Jubilee Library (June 15-June 20, closed on June 19) where we are hosting artwork displaying this Refugee Week theme of Courage and what it means to us!🧡

15/06/2026

This , we stand 🧡

We're hosting the foyer gallery at Jubilee Library this week – please do drop in! 🎨

11/06/2026

The final Simple Act ahead of Refugee Week (June 15-June 21) is Move Together! 💃

🇨🇳 Our groupwork sessions often begin with Shibashi Qigong. Qigong is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, philosophy and meditation. It's a safe and simple practice that builds balance, gentle strength and physical harmony. ⚖️

The sessions start with some guided breathing and then a meditation walk to regulate and slow breath and mind. After a body warm-up, Hayat, the facilitator (a certified Shibashi instructor) guides the group through a Qigong Shibashi sequence. These are 18 slow movements that are each repeated to create a mindful, coordinated flow. Group members love this part of the weekly sessions as they are invited to slow down and feel both calm and energized as they start their day. 😇

🕺 'When we move together, we learn how to collaborate, find strength in unity and make space for everyone.' 🧡



Photo by Hitomi Okushima on Unsplash

10/06/2026

Our FINAL Simple Act part of the countdown (with Refugee Week only 7 days away!!) is Move Together 💃

Playing together – whether through games, dance or team sports – creates joy, builds trust and is a powerful way to welcome and connect new neighbours.

When we move together, we learn how to collaborate, find strength in unity and make space for everyone. Practising mutual cooperation and mutual support builds strong communities and fosters belonging through action.

Ways to act simply:

1.) Organise a sports game in your local park, community centre or club
2.) Take it a step further by partnering with local refugee organisations to host a sports day, match or tournament
3.) Join a new class- dance, roller skating, football or anything that gets you moving with others

Simple Acts are everyday actions we can all do to stand with refugees and make new connections in our communities.

'Move Together' is one of nine Simple Acts you can do for Refugee Week (15-21 June).

10/06/2026

Reminder!🧡