Celebrate courage this Refugee Week

From 15 to 21 June, Refugee Week 2026 invites everyone to reflect on the theme of ‘Courage’. Come along and experience a programme of inspiring events celebrating the resilience, creativity and diversity of sanctuary seekers in our borough. 

Throughout the week, celebrate our community’s cultural diversity through vibrant events delivered by the Council and local organisations across the borough.

Read the full programme of events.

• Monday 15 June: Around the World in Food and Languages, hosted by Richmond EAL Friendship Group and ETNA Community Centre 
• Tuesday 16 June: 'Are You Ok?' play, hosted by Ukrainian Social Club CIO 
• Wednesday 17 June: Courage in Action, hosted by Multicultural Richmond 
• Wednesday 17 June: Refugee Voices, hosted by the Afghan and Central Asian Association 
• Thursday 18 June: Refugee Week celebration evening hosted by Richmond Council 
• Thursday 18 June: Storytelling and poetry session, hosted by Learn English at Home 
• Saturday 20 June: Courage through Culture, hosted by Prosperity for Ukraine 
• Saturday 20 June:  Voices of Richmond upon Thames celebration hosted by Richmond Libraries 
• Sunday 21 June: Courage, Culture and Community, hosted by SFIDA Albanian/Kosovan/Macedonia and Gorani Group. 
• Sunday 21 June: Displaced Ukrainians Together: Courage to Belong, hosted by Ukrainian St Mary’s Trust 
• Sunday 21 June: Kupala Festival, hosted by Ukrainian Social Club

This Refugee Week, join us in connecting and fostering deeper understanding of why people are displaced and the challenges they face when seeking safety.