FODI – Friends of the Drop In – Helping to improve the lives of the asylum-seeking and refugee community of Sunderland.

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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.

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LINKS FOR LIFE PROJECTS AT FODI

During 2024, FODI will be starting many new projects funded by Links for Life, Sunderland Council. Projects already started are the Sewing group on Tuesday afternoons at room 16, Co-op …

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AGM at St. Mary’s Catholic Centre SR1 1TQ at 2:15 pm on Wednesday 18th October

To all members or friend of FODI, After 3 years on Zoom, FODI’s Annual General Meeting is back in the real world! You are cordially invited to attend the AGM at …

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Join the team, FODI is looking for an Operations Assistant!

We are excited to announce that there is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised people person, who is passionate about the rights and wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees, …