SOLA Winter 25 HAF and Youth Voices Girls Group creating soundscapes, podcasts and 3D imaging about identity- with FACT and Artist Nicky Bowen.
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Bridge, Not a Burden: The True Impact of Migration. Written by SOLA Fawaz.
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As Hate Crime Awareness Week comes to a close, our message continues:
Hate has no place in Liverpool.
We’ll keep working with our partners and communities to build a city that is safe, welcoming and inclusive for all.
#OurLiverpool #NoPlaceForHate
From poetry and performance to exhibitions and carnival celebrations, explore events across the city that amplify Black voices and culture this #BlackHistoryMonth.
Click to attend an invent now: https://cultureliverpool.co.uk/events
#BHM2025 #OurLiverpool
Join us for a special hate crime awareness event at St John Chrysostom Church (Queens Rd) this Friday, 10-12 noon.
🗣️ Hear powerful stories from victims
📚 Connect with support services
Let’s stand together & show that Liverpool says no to hate.
#NoPlaceForHate #OurLiverpool
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the voices of Liverpool’s Black changemakers.
Meet Kobie, a young educator & leader inspiring us all. His story is one of courage & pride: standing firm in identity, speaking truth to power & lifting others as he leads.
#OurLiverpool
This Hate Crime Awareness Week, Liverpool renews its three pledges:
💚 Stand against hate
💬 Support those affected
🤝 Celebrate diversity and promote kindness
Together, we can make Liverpool a city free from hate.
Learn more: https://lpoolcouncil.info/4pVbuF8
#OurLiverpool
Hate crime has no place in Liverpool.
This Hate Crime Awareness Week, find out what hate crime is, how to report it, and what we’re doing as a city to stand together against hate.
Together, we can make Liverpool a city free from hate. 💚
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #OurLiverpool
📢 It’s Hate Crime Awareness Week, and Liverpool is standing together to say hate has no place here.
We’re working with partners across the city to raise awareness, share reporting routes and show support for victims.
Learn more: https://lpoolcouncil.info/4pVbuF8
#OurLiverpool
As Liverpool marks Black History Month 2025, our Deputy Leader Cllr Ruth Bennett reflects on the strength, creativity and year-round contributions of our city’s Black communities, and why this month matters.
#ourliverpool #blackhistorymonthuk
For Roseanne, volunteering at Asylum Link’s allotment is about showing people seeking sanctuary they are not alone, & truly welcome in Liverpool.
Her story reflects the kindness & spirit of our city. Neighbours supporting neighbours, communities standing together.
#OurLiverpool
When families fleeing the war in Ukraine needed a place, RS Clare opened their doors, providing homes and a warm welcome. 💙
Their support shows how local people and businesses can make a real difference in helping refugees feel safe and part of our city. 🏡
#OurLiverpool
Karen Wynne joined a few of the team to reflect and vision Festival31 for a new 3 year plan of arts activism to help others understand and empathise with the refugee experience.
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Melanie and Fawaz are modelling our Tshirts that Ernesto Muniz designed for the team for our 21st birthday event next week. Great models eh!
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Fantastic to see Elia Sad today.
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'it's wonderful to be back working alongside (displaced people) for Festival31 in 2025, exploring new ways to collaborate as artists and share important experiences as people'
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Throughout June, one of our Festival 31 commissioned artists has been exploring what it means to collaborate with our volunteer - Natalie.
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Festival31 Artists Drop-In Studio is up and running with some really interesting work being developed even some beautiful guitar playing.
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Missed Ukrainian Stories and the Merseyside Connection exhibition at Central Library?
It’s now at #Wavertree Library from today, 26 June – 23 July.
Discover stories of Ukrainian refugees and the Merseyside families who welcomed them.
Free to visit. Don’t miss it.
#OurLiverpool
As #RefugeeWeek2025 ends, we reflect on the stories, strength and community that shape Liverpool, and the everyday acts of welcome that make belonging possible.
Let’s keep building a city where everyone feels welcome.
#OurLiverpool
SOLA's wonderful Roya interviewed by Liverpool City council about SOLA.
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“When I came, I didn’t speak English. I felt very low. But now… everything has changed.”
Oksana arrived in Liverpool from Ukraine feeling isolated and unsure of how to move forward.
Now, she feels stronger, more hopeful, and grateful to call Liverpool home.
#OurLiverpool
Festival31 website is live, see residencies more about the programme, how to contribute am event or activity, and commissioned artists;
festival31.co.uk
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#Video: “After everything, I just wanted somewhere to feel safe. Liverpool gave me that.”
Josef left Iran in search of safety. Now in Liverpool, he’s rebuilding his life with support from #Bridge2.
This #RefugeeWeek, we’re sharing stories of resilience & hope.
#OurLiverpool
#Video: "Liverpool is a place I can call home".
Betty arrived with her children, feeling lost and alone.
In #Liverpool, and with support from our partner #4Wings, she found confidence & community.
This #RefugeeWeek2025, we’re celebrating stories of strength and belonging.
#OurLiverpool
The first in a series of Artists’ profiles is now up on our blog showcasing the work of Artists with lived experience of displacement and resettlement. www.instagram.com/kirushan_siv....
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The Artists residencies for this years Festival31 are underway. SOLA have paired three Artists emerging in the UK with lived experience of displacement and resettlement with three established Artists.
@festival_31_lpl #cultureliverpool #ourliverpool #artscouncilengland #refugeeweek2025
#Video: Anna fled the war in Ukraine and is now rebuilding her life in Liverpool through creative training with @lumacreations.
This #RefugeeWeek2025, we’re celebrating stories like Anna's. Stories of courage, creativity and community.
#OurLiverpool
This #RefugeeWeek2025, we’re spotlighting #SOLAArts – a Liverpool based organisation using creativity to support those seeking sanctuary in #Liverpool.
They're also behind #Festival31, running 16 June–16 July.
Learn more👉 www.solaarts.org
#OurLiverpool
