From Isolation to Inspiration: Naila’s Journey with FODI
When Naila arrived in the UK from Pakistan over 20 years ago, she never imagined how long it would take to rediscover her sense of identity. After years of uncertainty …
From Sudan to a New Beginning: Abdelhai’s Journey
Abdelhai Haroon Yahya fled Sudan and arrived in the UK in 2023, seeking safety from conflict, persecution, and economic hardship following the outbreak of war in April 2023. Like many …
From Isolation to Belonging
When Farkhunda Nawzadi arrived in the UK as an asylum seeker, everything she once knew had changed. Back home, she was a successful and capable woman with a strong sense …
FODI Welcomed the Women of Wuppertal Choir
FODI Women’s Group was delighted to welcome the Women of Wuppertal (WOW) Choir from Germany for a special visit. Our members thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon filled with beautiful music, a …
CHAIR’S MESSAGE ABOUT THE REFUGEE WEEK
Chair’s message: every year Refugee Week in Sunderland seems to get bigger and better. This year with the theme of “Courage” there were 16 events for FODI service users and …