• A FUN-FILLED DAY AT THE CARNIVAL HOUSE

    Asylum-seeking and refugee children and their families in Sunderland enjoyed a fun-packed day at Carnival House on Saturday, 29 August. The children had a wonderful time taking part in fun activities, playing together, and making happy memories with their families and friends. It was a lovely opportunity for everyone to relax, have fun, and enjoy…

  • EXPLORING, CONNECTING AND ENJOYING THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

    FODI ESOL students enjoyed some wonderful trips over the summer, creating opportunities to explore new places, connect with others and support their wellbeing. In July, our service users visited the fantastic Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, where they enjoyed the wonderful views and spent time exploring the centre. Then, in early August, FODI…

  • CELEBRATING PEACE AND UNITY WITH SANGINI WOMEN

    On 17 July, FODI’s Women’s Group joined the wonderful women from Sangini at Trinity Church for a lovely afternoon of crafting, friendship and peace as part of Sangini’s Unity and Peace Programme. Women from different organisations and cultural backgrounds across Sunderland came together to create a beautiful banner representing unity, diversity and togetherness. The banner…

  • A WONDERFUL TRIP TO WASHINGTON

    On 13 August, FODI families enjoyed a wonderful day trip to Washington, organised by Sacred Sounds as part of the Little Onion Roots Project. Our families had a fantastic time enjoying drumming outdoors in the lovely sunshine. It was a great opportunity for everyone to come together, have fun, connect with each other and enjoy…

  • A LOVELY COFFEE MORNING FOR FODI VOLUNTEERS

    On 16 July, our wonderful FODI volunteers enjoyed a lovely coffee morning at Fiscus Building. It was a great opportunity for our volunteers to relax, chat, share some laughs and enjoy each other’s company. The morning also included a fun quiz, with our volunteers putting their knowledge to the test! Those who answered correctly were…