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Does Easter resonate with the experiences of refugees?

At  a human level, Easter week begins with crowds celebrating that Jesus could be their saviour from oppressive Roman occupation. How quickly the tables are turned!  In less than a week, Jesus faces betrayal from a close friend, trumped up charges bolstered by witnesses willing to tell lies,  religious leaders  distorting his words against him, … Read more

The Work of Restore: Working to bring Hope

Can you imagine……  that our country is under occupation from another country?  We have a puppet king who many label a collaborator as he is fixated on maintaining his remaining power and privileges at any cost to his own people.  At the helm of the Empire, is the god-like Supreme Leader with the power to … Read more

Restore supporting refugees from across the globe here in Birmingham

Imagine…….. You’ve got to the point where you no longer feel safe in your country and have no protection under the laws of that country. A relative has been picked up by the military in the middle of the night. You don’t know where they’ve been taken, your family fear that you would be next … Read more

Refugee Week 2025: Community as a Superpower

Refugee Week takes place from the 16th – 22nd June 2025. The theme for 2025 is Community as a Superpower and you can hear more about it in the video below.   Here are a number of events taking place that you can get involved with.   17th June: Film Night at the Priory Rooms, … Read more

Restore Training Course and Annual Celebration

Restore is currently looking for new compassionate befrienders who have a heart for refugees and welcoming them into Birmingham! Restore’s next training day is coming up on Saturday 7th June at St John’s Church in Harborne. Here’s what two befriendees said about the impact of being matched with a befriender:   “Thanks to Restore I was … Read more

Restore: News, Training and Befriending

Liv Glenny, Restore’s new Befriending Women’s Worker and Communications Officer (a combined, 4 day a week role) writes: “Hello! My name is Liv, and I am delighted to be the newest member of the team at Restore! I am so excited to be in this new role where I will be overseeing the women’s group … Read more