On Friday 30 October, our CEO, Severine, and community volunteers represented Bora Shabaa at the Cost of Living event organised by Diana Johnson MP at Oasis Hub.

From 10am to 12pm, our stall offered a friendly place to stop, ask questions and find out about the support available through Bora Shabaa. We shared our updated flyers, chatted about our services and activities, and provided signposting and support to people visiting the event.

It was a lovely opportunity to introduce ourselves to new faces, reconnect with others and raise awareness of our work with refugees, people seeking asylum and their families in Hull.

Creativity supporting our work

We also brought along items made in our sewing classes, giving visitors the chance to see the skills and creativity within our community. Sales helped raise funds for Bora Shabaa’s work, and we are grateful to everyone who supported the stall by making a purchase.

Our sewing sessions are a longstanding part of the charity, bringing people together to share knowledge, celebrate cultural heritage and create clothing and accessories. It was wonderful to share a little of that creativity with the wider community.

A heartfelt thank you

To our volunteers: thank you for your kindness, hard work and generosity. From welcoming visitors to explaining our services and helping with fundraising, your contribution made the morning possible. We deeply appreciate the time, energy and care you give to Bora Shabaa.

Thank you to Severine for her dedication, for supporting the team and for helping more people discover our work. We are also grateful to Diana Johnson MP for organising the event and to Oasis Hub for providing the venue.

Finally, thank you to everyone who stopped for a conversation, took a flyer or bought something from our stall. Every connection helps more people know where they can turn for support, friendship and opportunities to get involved.

To learn more about our activities, explore the services pages on our website or contact us at admin@borashabaa.org.uk.