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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Thank You and Well-done Marcus Newman

Big shout out and thank you to Marcus Newman who raised £300 for FODI by completing his first Great North Run. He looks fresh enough after completing 13 miles so …

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Souter Lighthouse Trip for FODI families

On August 29th, FODI families visited Souter Lighthouse and the Leas, using the National Trust Community Pass, which FODI, amongst other groups, has been given in a scheme to make …

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HAF Progam in Partnership with Together for Children Sunderland

The asylum-seeker and refugee children enjoyed two sessions of our Holiday Activities and Food Program during their school holidays. This program was organized by Together for Children Sunderland in partnership …