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19/06/2026

19/06/2026

Day 5 of and today’s Simple Act is.. Move Together! 🕺 💃 ⚽️ 🏑

Moving and playing together creates joy, builds trust and is a powerful way to welcome and connect new neighbours.

When we move together, we learn how to collaborate, find strength in unity and make space for everyone.

Ways to take part:

1) Come to the FSWC - Unity in Diversity Community Picnic at Mid Ulster District Council Hill of O’Neill on Saturday 20th June, 3-5pm! A great event celebrating all 9 Simple Acts for Refugee Week. Free and suitable for all the family!

2) Join the great outdoor international skittles tournament, also at Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, Sat 20th June, 3pm.

3) Join a new class- dance, roller skating, football or anything that gets you moving with others!

Move Together is one of nine Simple Acts you can do for Refugee Week 2026!

18/06/2026

It’s Day 4 of Week and today’s Simple Act is Share Food & Stories 🍕

This Simple Act is all about the power of food to bring people together.

When we gather to cook, share recipes, or sit down to eat side by side, we are woven together in care and nourishment.

Boundaries are dissolved.
Language is transcended.
Communities are built.

Ways to act simply:

1) Get along to Summer in the Courtyard at Benburb Priory, 6pm-10pm, this Friday 19th June to celebrate local talent and diversity with beautiful food and music in the courtyard.

2) Bring the whole family to the FSWC - Unity in Diversity Big Community Picnic on Saturday 20th June at Mid Ulster District Council Hill of O'Neill, Dungannon from 3-5pm.

3) Cook, bake, gather, share and try new foods from a culture you are less familiar with.

'Share Food & Stories' is one of nine Simple Acts you can do for Refugee Week (15-21 June).
Find out more here: https:// refugeeweek.org/simple-acts/

17/06/2026

Today’s Simple Act is… Walk & Talk 🚶‍♀️‍➡️

Walking in groups can be a wonderful way to make new friends, and walking side by side makes it easier to talk openly, listen with attention, and discover new perspectives.

Ways to act simply:
1.) Join the FSWC - Unity in Diversity Sanctuary Runners lunchtime walk on Thursday, 12.30pm at Ranfurly House steps, Dungannon

2.) Explore Dungannon Park with Sanctuary Runners this Saturday for the weekly Parkrun, meet up at 9.15am for a 9.30am start, or check out other Mid Ulster Parkruns near you.

3.) Simply say hello with a smile to the people you meet on your neighbourhood walk through the Mid Ulster District Council area today!

'Walk & Talk' is one of nine Simple Acts you can do for Refugee Week (15-21 June).

Find out more here: https://

Simple Acts are everyday actions we can all do to stand with refugees and make new connections in our communities. Whether you build your own event or activity around a Simple Act, or simply take part during Refugee Week, you’ll be part of a movement of people everywhere taking small

17/06/2026

ON TODAY!
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16/06/2026

This , let's celebrate some of the incredible people who changed and enriched the world after being forced to flee their homes. 🌍

🔬 Albert Einstein
🎬 Jackie Chan
👑 Freddie Mercury
🎸 Bob Marley
🎤 Dua Lipa
🧠 Sigmund Freud
🎵 Mika
🎥 Olivia Newton-John

Refugees and their children have given us groundbreaking science, iconic music and timeless art. They enriched every country that welcomed them.

Famous or not, refugees bring much more than their belongings with them to their new countries.

Follow STEP and Mid Ulster District Council to help celebrate 2026!

15/06/2026

It’s and this year’s theme is !

Refugee Week 2026 calls us to come together and share the courage to welcome and to celebrate culture and community – to be joyful, imagine new possibilities, dream, heal, and connect.

That’s why we’re joining Mid Ulster District Council in a community powered week of of kindness!

Simple Acts are everyday actions we can all do to stand with refugees and make new connections in our communities.
Find out more here: https:// refugeeweek.org/simple-acts/

09/06/2026

🌟 JOB OPPORTUNITES🌟
We're expanding our support services in the Northern Trust area and would love to hear from you! If you're enthusiastic, hardworking, and ready for your next challenge, apply now.

Application packs available on our website:
https://www.stepni.org/step-job-opportunities/

29/05/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗨𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

STEP, in partnership with Mid Ulster District Council is recognising 2026 across with a week-long programme of community events, cultural activities and Simple Acts of kindness and courage designed to bring people together.

Taking place from 15–21 June, Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.

This year’s theme is Courage — recognising the everyday courage shown by people rebuilding their lives in new communities, while encouraging all of us to show courage through welcome, connection and compassion.

Throughout the week, STEP and the Council are inviting individuals, community groups, schools, businesses and organisations across Mid Ulster to take part in the Refugee Week 'Simple Acts' campaign — encouraging small everyday actions that help build understanding and belonging.

Read the full article at: https://www.midulstercouncil.org/news/news-archive/news-items-2026/may-2026/recognising-refugee-week-across-mid-ulster and find out what events are taking place throughout the week at: www.midulstercouncil.org/midulsterrefugeeweek

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗨𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

The Council, in partnership with STEP, is recognising 2026 across with a week-long programme of community events, cultural activities and Simple Acts of kindness and courage designed to bring people together.

Taking place from 15–21 June, Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.

This year’s theme is Courage — recognising the everyday courage shown by people rebuilding their lives in new communities, while encouraging all of us to show courage through welcome, connection and compassion.

Throughout the week, STEP and the Council are inviting individuals, community groups, schools, businesses and organisations across Mid Ulster to take part in the Refugee Week 'Simple Acts' campaign — encouraging small everyday actions that help build understanding and belonging.

Read the full article at: https://www.midulstercouncil.org/news/news-archive/news-items-2026/may-2026/recognising-refugee-week-across-mid-ulster and find out what events are taking place throughout the week at: www.midulstercouncil.org/midulsterrefugeeweek

Refugee Week