• 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…

  • 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 warm atmosphere, and wonderful interaction with the choir. Their performance brought great joy to everyone present and created a memorable experience for all. Established in…

  • 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 volunteers to enjoy along with members of the local community. The Trustees of FODI wish to thank our staff and volunteers for their contribution, and…