World Refugee Day Faith Communities Digital Toolkit
A letter from Reverend Childers, Rector of Church of the Good Shepherd in Chattanooga, about the importance of World Refugee Day to communities of faith and how local congregations can be involved in this year’s celebration.
How to celebrate with us
Sixteen ways to celebrate World Refugee Day with your family.
Write a welcome letter to newly arriving refugee families and mail it to Bridge. Instructions here.
Coloring pages for kids:
- Famous refugees
- Maps of Ukraine, Sudan, Colombia, Burundi, Iraq, and Afghanistan
Order a celebration kit filled with supplies to help you celebrate with us during our virtual event Saturday, June 20th from 12-2pm. Kit includes henna supplies and instructions, candy and spices from around the world, and more – all in a “Refugees Welcome” tote bag!
Learning Resources for the Family
“Say hello” language cards
What is a refugee? comic strip
Read about the 1980 Refugee Act, which created the U.S. Refugee Admissions program
Books by refugee authors
Children’s books about refugees
Watch a TED talk about the refugee experience
Watch Midnight Traveler, a documentary about a family fleeing Afghanistan. (Available for rent or to purchase on Youtube.)
Listen to a Spotify playlist of music from around the world
Recipes from around the world
IRAQ: Carrot Rice – a delicious rice dish with carrots, onions, and beef
SYRIA: Jaj Bi Hamed (Baked chicken with lemon & garlic) – crispy meat on a bed of potatoes and onions
SUDAN: Bamya (Okra stew) – a tasty stew of okra with meat in an onion and tomato base
BURUNDI: Chapati and Beans and Bananas – a flaky African flatbread served with a simple, sweet and savory vegetarian dish of beans.
AFGHANISTAN: Kebab e Murgh – chicken kebab marinated in yogurt, best served with flatbread.
CONGO: Moambe – peanut-based chicken and tomato stew, delicious with rice and plantain chips.
COLOMBIA: Papa turmada – baked potato casserole with sausage
UKRAINE: Galushki – savory dumplings, similar to gnocchi