Thanks to Rama for leading us in our latest aerobics class 💪

Exercise is beneficial for us all, but especially for refugee women in stressful situations: language-learning, culture shock, overcoming trauma, & childcare.

Support this work: upbeatcommunities.org/donate

If you know of any asylum seekers who are currently fearing deportation to Rwanda, please direct them to our website where we have collected information and resources that we hope will be helpful:

upbeatcommunities.org/help#rwanda-in…

We're constantly adapting to meet the needs of our participants. That's why we've added a 3rd, more advanced, language class to our timetable.

It's so stories like this can be a reality: 'My tutor at Upbeat gave me the power for life, the power for everything.'

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The Upbeat team are a smiley bunch... And we're looking for a new team member! 😊

If you (or someone you know) are a talented and compassionate communicator, you could join us as our new Comms Assistant 💬

Apply before 20th May: upbeatcommunities.org/jobs/communica…

📢 We're thrilled to announce another fantastic opportunity to join the Upbeat team!

If you're based in Lincolnshire, and are committed to empowering refugees to rebuild their lives, you could be our next Refugee Integration Worker.

Find out more: upbeatcommunities.org/jobs/refugee-i…

We love this! 🧡

Refugees and asylum seekers have amazing skills to contribute to life in the UK. Every week, we meet doctors, teachers, lawyers, engineers & more who come through our doors. We're proud to support many of them into employment in the UK.

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we're celebrating the power of community for our mental health 🧡

Lucia (name changed) shared how Upbeat helped her after she arrived in Derby knowing no-one, having fled persecution in her home country 👇

Thank you for the gift of sanitary towels, anonymous Welcome Box donor! 🎁

For asylum seekers on £7/day (which has to cover food, transport, & toiletries), #periodpoverty is real.

Help us welcome new arrivals by purchasing an item off our wishlist: thingstogetme.com/upbeat-communi…

It was a joy to be together in the spring sunshine in Bakewell a couple of weeks ago ☀

Life is hard and, often, lonely for refugees and asylum seekers. Trips like this build community, make memories, and help to increase connection with local communities and surroundings 🦆

⚠ HELP! We're running out of toiletries! ⚠

If you could help us provide men's deodorant and shower gel to new arrivals, we would welcome any donations! You can drop them at our door, or use our wishlist to order them so they are delivered to us:

thingstogetme.com/upbeat-communi…

What food are you enjoying this Sunday afternoon? 🍽

Last week at Upbeat Women, we tucked into a Kurdish feast 😍

It was a great way to create community by learning about each other's cultures. If you have a recipe from your culture to share, send a reply to let us know!

'If you can provide a safe space, bed & food for a refugee, that is a success in itself.' 🏡

Andrea and Martin shared their story of hosting a refugee: youtu.be/dyrrexlZFOc

Got Qs? Come along to our Hosting Info Evening on 3rd June. Register here: upbeatcommunities.org/hosting

We're meeting individuals every day who are distressed and confused about the #RwandaBill .

Please visit our website to take action today, and for information you can share with asylum seekers you know who may be at risk of being detained: upbeatcommunities.org/news/2024/5/1/…

It was great to meet students from Derby College! Thanks for hosting us Upbeat Communities 🧡

We want to say a big thank you to the team at Derby Homes for joining us yday. A really helpful session for those with refugee status who need more information on the current housing situation.

It's our privilege to partner with orgs across Derby to support refugees.

We've supported over 500 refugees this year - through English classes, community meals, support groups, and more.

As we grow, we're looking for a finance trustee to join our trustees team, supporting the development of the charity. Find out more: upbeatcommunities.org/trustees

Taking part in a fundraiser is a great way to stand in solidarity with refugees while raising money so that we can continue supporting them in Derby.

The Derby Half Marathon is taking place on 30th June! Fill out a registration of interest form at upbeatcommunities.org/fundraiser

We're really grateful to the amazing people who have ordered items for our Welcome Boxes project 🎁

If you'd like to help us support new arrivals, you can view our needs' list below. Please click 'reserve' & leave your email address so we can thank you!

thingstogetme.com/upbeat-communi…

Upbeat is growing all the time! 🌱

As the need for our services increases, we're looking for a new trustee with recent financial management experience to support the development of the charity.

If you or someone you know is interested, please visit upbeatcommunities.org/trustees

As we get closer to the summer, we are looking forward to celebrating #RefugeeWeek - a chance to celebrate the amazing contributions that refugees make to life in the UK.

There will be lots of events happening in Derby so keep your eyes peeled 👀

refugeeweek.org.uk