FODI Women’s Group End-of-Year Celebration
On 19 December, members of the FODI Women’s Group enjoyed a warm and enjoyable session of dancing and food sharing to mark the conclusion of another successful year. This gathering …

Friends of the drop in for asylum seekers and refugees (FODI) is a charity that aims to improve the mental health and well-being of the asylum-seeking and refugee community of Sunderland. In doing so we hope to lessen their social isolation and promote their integration into the wider community, by supporting and extending the activities of the Drop-In currently run on Wednesday afternoons. Our registered charity number is 1176524.
On 19 December, members of the FODI Women’s Group enjoyed a warm and enjoyable session of dancing and food sharing to mark the conclusion of another successful year. This gathering …
During the Christmas period, FODI prepared gifts for around 200 asylum seeker and refugee children in Sunderland. These gifts were offered as a gesture of care and goodwill, helping to …
Last year, FODI was grateful to receive valuable support from volunteers representing Teen Challenge and Sunderland Medical University, who assisted with our drop-in services. In December, four volunteers from Teen …