Spending time talking to children about migration can help build empathy for others and create more inclusive and welcoming communities for everyone.
And what better time to talk about it than #RefugeeWeek? Here are our top tips ⬇
1. Start with yourself.
Our teaching resources contain all the information you need to discuss this topic, so use that to guide you: bit.ly/UnderstandingM… ⬇
2. Ask what they already know. Young people will have their own questions, understanding, and potential misconceptions about why people migrate and why they come to the UK.
Our Newsthink resources can help you start the conversation: bit.ly/3zP9HKg ⬇
3. For children under 12, make it about empathy and kindness.
Seeing the world from other people's experiences and using key skills like listening and treating others with respect can help challenge assumptions on migration and build mutual respect. ⬇
4. For young people 12+, make it about decision making. The decision to leave your home and take a dangerous journey is never an easy one.
Encouraging young people to think about what they would do in these circumstances can really help build empathy. ⬇
To celebrate the #PlatinumJubilee , our new exhibition includes rarely seen photographs of Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family, and objects connected to key events in our history.
Read our thread to see just some highlights from across seven decades. ⬇
First up it's the 1950's, and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June, 1953.
Around 1,500 British Red Cross members were on duty that day. ⬇
Throughout WW2, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother gave unfailing support to the British Red Cross.
After the war, The Queen Mother continued to show support by sending messages of appreciation and visits to Red Cross events, like this one in 1969. ⬇
We are delighted and proud that five members of the British Red Cross have been recognised in the Queen's birthday honours.
Our congratulations go to Angela Khalil, John Dauth, Julia Brothwell, Dr Barry Klaassen, and Marilyn Hahn. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. ⬇
Angela Khalil from Uttlesford, Essex, has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of her decades of work as a volunteer.
In 2015, Angela was appointed as the charity’s Volunteer President for Essex, serving in the role for six years. ⬇
John Dauth from St John's Wood has been awarded an OBE for his work as Vice Chair of the British Red Cross board of trustees.
During his time with the Red Cross, John played an active role in the charity's Presidents Network, championing the contribution of volunteers. ⬇
Confused by what's happening with the UK's asylum system? The proposed changes being debated could be devastating for those fleeing their homes and seeking safety.
Scroll down to find out what the impact on refugees could be and how you can show your support. ⬇️
It’s almost the last chance for parliamentarians to make our asylum system more compassionate.
But as it stands, the changes they’ve proposed could have devastating consequences for people seeking safety.
These changes all come under the Nationality and Borders Bill.
One of them includes treating people differently based on the way they arrived in the UK, without taking into account the dangers they may have fled.