Rethink Rebuild Society

Rethink Rebuild Society (RR) is a Manchester-based charity that works towards improving the lives of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants, in particular but not exclusively Syrians in the UK, helping them become positively established within British society.

Services provided:

• Refugee Support- Advice service that provides support with benefits, job searches, and immigration matters. They also provide advice regarding education, housing and employment. Education and training are also provided in computer skills, entrepreneurship, and volunteering opportunities, mainly in English.

• Social Inclusion- Education and training in English language and culture; promotes the arts culture and heritage of refugee communities; and provides recreational facilities that bring communities together and relieve isolation.

• Social Gatherings- They run social gatherings, in particular but not exclusively, for the Syrian community during Eid days and Christmas and Easter holidays, a time when many may feel particularly lonely or isolated, away from family and friends.

• Annual Syrian Day- Their annual 'Syrian Fun Day' is a celebration of Syrian heritage that brings together hundreds of people from all over the country. Typically hosted during the summer, this event is widely attended by guests and dignitaries who enjoy Syrian food and explore a market-style array of clothing, literature, souvenirs, and more.

• Monthly Seminars and Movie Screenings- Their monthly seminars and movie screenings address issues pertaining to Syria or Syrians, or refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants from other countries, and allow for constructive discussion and debate.

• Educational Projects- In collaboration with a number of charities and organisations, has already initiated educational projects as well as children and adolescent protection programmes. They have helped establish and support schools in several parts of Syria that together are accommodating thousands of Syrian children of varying ages.

To Access:

You may drop in and wait for one of their team to help you or call the office to book an appointment before you come.