Hiraeth

08/06/2017

Hey friends!

Hiraeth has put in an entry for NESCAFÉ HEADSTART - a competition run in Australia for ambitious changemakers with a bright idea, and we'd really love your vote/support to get us to the next round. We want to push the refugee issue to the forefront of public discussion.

All it takes is a quick click on the link below, click on the VOTE button, and you're good to go.

tinyurl.com/therefugeestory

Anthony Maka Laurie Yutuc Vishal Uppal Megh Mankad

A competition for changemakers with big ideas

23/05/2017

The team has been hard at work since returning from the Hult Prize Regional Finals in London earlier this year.

We are excited to announce that we are one of five social enterprises to be featured at Vivid Sydney's 'Pitch The Future’, a VIVID IDEAS event. Come along to learn about Hiraeth and see our progress.

Event details:
Date: Thursday June 1
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Location: Vivant, Level 16, 55 Market Street, Sydney

See the Facebook event below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1716778678335788/

04/03/2017

We have arrived at the Hult International Business School in London! Looking forward to meeting all the other teams and pitching our idea shortly.

Special thanks to the University of Sydney, University of Sydney Business School and the Hult Prize at University of Sydney for making this incredible opportunity possible, and to Venturetec and Nous House for your ongoing support and guidance.

21/02/2017

Come say Hi to the team at Pitt St Mall as we get the word out about Hiraeth, and get a feel for the refugee experience through our VR headset!

19/02/2017

"Since I was a child, I used to sing in the church. I come from the Urhobo tribe, and I am an expert in our traditional dancing. Singing and dancing is just what makes me feel happy. I was studying Business Management, but I did not have enough money to finish my studies. I first tried to cross from Libya in 2015 but the coast guard stopped our boat, and I was imprisoned. I spent a year and a half in prison. I was held for ransom. I haven’t spoken to my daughter in 9 months. Once my family paid the ransom, I tried to cross the sea again, and now here I am on this ship. Safe."

By attending Hiraeth conventions, audiences are actively enabling change by supporting initiatives such as the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS); a fleet of rescue boats patrolling the Mediterranean to save migrants lost at sea.
MOAS' series depicts the heartbreaking stories of those people the foundation rescued at sea, like Loueth (20) from Niegeria.
Read more: https://www.moas.eu/moas-savedatsea/

14/02/2017

The Refugee Story is an incredible narrative, yet it’s often misrepresented. Hiraeth aims to bring stories like this to the fore, sharing true refugee stories with the greater community.

Check out our website: www.therefugeestory.com
Take our survey: https://goo.gl/forms/dClCkxkCt9pYTDLE2
Read more: The Worldwide Tribe

"It was -5c as we were driving home today and overnight it got down to -12c in Izmir, Turkey.

I'm sitting now in bed under 2 duvets, thermals and a beanie and still I'm cold. And I'm really feeling for those we know who are living in such bad conditions with only one or two blankets, in tents or in warehouses or derelict buildings.

The cold is unbearable.

In one camp we visited today, all the children are sick with colds and flu and families can't afford to buy medicine. Their tents were flooded 2 days ago and all their carpets are soaked. Now, the only dry space they have is under a 3x3 tarp in the corner of the warehouse. They now use blankets on the concrete floor to replace the carpets. 12 people are sleeping in that space. They will look to move, but it's not going to happen right away. So they are cold and sick.

In the camps everyday people are asking us for help with jackets and sweaters and more blankets. Every time we go out we take blankets, or clothes from donations but it's not enough.

Families keep arriving from Syria with nothing. Often blankets are shared around as more and more extended family members arrive.

We desperately need carpets, blankets, more clothes donations and pallets to use as flooring."

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To donate, find out more or get involved, check out our partners in Turkey:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheTribeTurkey/?ref=bookmarks

05/02/2017

Every day, there are millions of stories that need to be shared and voices that need to be heard. Hiraeth aims to uncover the journey of refugees and bring their experiences to life through the marriage of the performing arts and immersive technologies. The Guardian's Ghaith Abdul-Ahad looks at the 'Battle for Mosul' for FRONTLINE.

30/01/2017

In bringing Hiraeth to life, we hope to engage with our audience and understand the refugee experience through different perspectives.

To help us achieve this, please click the link below and take our short survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/pJrjxhH3ACAwioqm1

Thank you for taking the time to take part in our short 5 minute survey. Like our page to stay up to date with our latest announcements, updates and other news: facebook.com/hiraethcreative Subscribe to the Hiraeth mailing list at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSyjQ8bNvmGp6EJKP...

30/01/2017

More than ever before, the refugee problem stands at the forefront of global policy and international agenda.

Follow our progress: hiraethcreative.org
Read more: bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38786656