Helping Displaced People Feel Welcome in MK
Help us to build on Heritage Open Day 2023 by donating towards ‘Open House’, a new strand of work specifically designed to support displaced communities living in MK.
Every year, millions of people are forced to leave their homes due to conflict, violence, human rights violations, persecution, disasters and the impacts of climate change.
At the end of 2022, 108.4 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide, around 52% of whom originated from only three countries: Syria, Ukraine and Afghanistan. This number is expected to exceed 200 million by 2030.
Providing asylum seekers and refugees with opportunities to engage in the arts has a vital role to play in restoring dignity, building skills, confidence and promoting better understanding between host and displaced communities.
Milton Keynes Arts Centre is committed to celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures that makes up this migrant city of Milton Keynes, and to using the arts to bring all of its people together.
£500 would cover the cost of bringing a guest visual artist in.
£1000 would cover the cost of a one-off musical performance.
£5000 would fund another Open House combined arts event.
For more information on our 2023 Open House event, please visit our website:
https://www.miltonkeynesartscentre.org/live-projects/celebration-of-afghan-art-and-culture
Image credit: Sue Jordan
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John Skelton | £500
Francesca & JohnSkelton are very pleased to be able to support your important work in diversity and inclusion
Wac | £104.39