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[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

As we greet the #NewYear2025 what better resolution than to make a new friend?!

Since Ali & Lois met through us, their outings have been full of fun and Ali’s skill with English has soared.

Befriend a #refugee with us🧡 It could mean the world to someone new in your community.

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

“You may wish you could open your doors to welcome everyone who might be alone on a feasting day. Well, together we can." Jared Jaggers @AmChurchLondon

From all at HostNation, Happy Christmas to our amazing family of refugees, befrienders + supporters!🎄🧡

#RefugeesWelcome

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

Happy reminder of our big GOLD win last year at the Oscars of the charity sector.

Our lovely movie 🎥 has gone on to shine at other film awards, raising awareness of the power of refugee befriending.🧡

Thanks for the memory @SmileyCFA 🙏

[Charity Film Awards @SmileyCFA]

Now that voting is well underway, here's a look at last years £100,000 - £250,000 Judges Choice Winner, @HostNationUK, with their film "Friends in Deed".

Hostnation's charming piece shows us the power and impact of real friendship for refugees. It highlights with sophistication and clarity how much we have in common, regardless of where in the world we are from.💛

Have your say by following the link below!

👉 https://t.co/20A59sv9f5 👈

#smileyCFA25 #charityfilmawards #TheSmileys #CFA25 #Smiley

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

Lovely thread from one of our amazing befrienders, Cameron 🙌🥰

[Cameron @CameronBoyle_95]

Crafting connection, cultivating wellbeing 🧶🌱

On Thursday, I had the privilege of attending a wellbeing session at @RHSBridgewater with Ahmet and some other @HostNationUK befrienders. 

As you can see from my jacket (in the second picture), the weather wasn’t on our side. 🧵

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

In their friendship, James & Yasar share joy, laughs and lots of fun. This #GivingTuesday, unleash the power of radical generosity and give your time to befriend a lonely refugee.

Everyone benefits from the magic of befriending. Learn more: https://t.co/VKNbYGLQHX
#Friendship

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

Deeply honoured & proud to be the chosen charity at the beautiful American Thanksgiving Service today @StPaulsLondon🙏

Heartfelt thanks to our wonderful friends @AmChurchLondon for their inspiring words about welcoming refugees to the table in the true spirit of #Thanksgiving 🫂

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

We were delighted to be there @Hounslowtweets and we met two lovely new potential volunteers. Thanks for the opportunity 🙌

[EHCVS @Hounslowtweets]

WHAT a turnout! 🥳🙌 #CharityTuesday

So special to have so many of you pop along to our networking event last week, connecting with the amazing @felixprojectuk @HostNationUK @RefugeeEdUK @ThamesReach @befriendedapp

Check out their #Volunteering opportunites! #EveryoneMatters

[Manchester City of Sanctuary @ManchesterCoS]

The power of friendship! 🤝

We loved attending @HostNationUK’s Supper Club last night! Seeing old friends, making new ones and celebrating the links between our two organisations.

Because ultimately, our goal is the same: ensuring refugees feel welcome in Manchester! 🧡

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

@CameronBoyle_95 @HostNation_NW @Books_n_friends We loved having you both there, Cameron and Ahmet!🥰 Hooray for great HostNation refugee friendships 🙌

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

“Hi, how are you? You alright?” By practising English with befriender Suzy, Hakim can now chat like a local.

It's been a great 7-year journey making 1000 friendships between #refugees and UK #volunteers.👏

Want to join in? Donate and/or share today: https://t.co/V2Cu7gPMYr

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

Meet Angelique & Abdullah—two friends we matched sharing a laugh at our #Christmas party 5 years ago.🎄They’re still in touch.🙌

This is what a HostNation refugee #friendship looks like.🧡

Help us make 1000 more friendships: donate today https://t.co/v6g77gv3mR
#refugeeswelcome

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

Honoured to gain a Grand Jury Special Mention tonight @LondonBigSynFF 🎬for our film about the power of #refugee befriending.

Watch https://t.co/u65eUC5Vn9

Great to welcome our star Tanya, centre, & director Michael O'Kelly, rt.

Thanks to @Media_Trust and @CityBridgeFndn

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

Olivia’s story at HostNation began by befriending two refugees🧡 Inspired, she became a Trustee: "I was keen to support the charity in a new way," she says.

In #TrusteesWeek, we thank all our trustees who generously donate their time to help us give a warm welcome to #refugees👏

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

We’ve made 1000 friendships—help us make 1000 more!🧡

By making a small monthly donation, Peter is helping us find welcoming #friends for refugees. You can help too.

Donate today. For as little as £3pm, help us create a story of hope for #refugees:
https://t.co/S5IUp1uJfW

[London Migration Film Festival @LONMigFilmFest]

London Migration Film Festival is back! 💥📷

8 days, 27 events, 12 venues across the whole city, 15+ partners.

Save the date: 20-27 November, and get your tickets at the link here 📷

https://t.co/gsdh2Z6RRi

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

Two mates go zipwiring in Brighton…after meeting through HostNation🙌

“We’ve forged a great #friendship and I’m very grateful for that,” says Jordan. His refugee friend Abdul agrees.

🎉We’ve made 1000 friendships. Help us make 1000 more! DONATE TODAY: https://t.co/S5IUp1uJfW

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

"HostNation changed my life," says Yvette, who we matched with Dani–our 1st friendship 7 years ago.🥰

Now we've just made our 1000th!🚀 "I'm so happy to meet Louis," says Nazar.🫶

Want to hear how strangers become lifelong friends?🧡 Read the story👇
https://t.co/tZwZyEvOLJ

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

So great to celebrate our 1000th refugee friendship match with many HostNation friends🥳

Our 1st-ever friendship came, Dani & Yvette, still close after seven yrs: 3 cheers for the power of love!💪

Help us make 1000 more friends! https://t.co/v6g77gv3mR

[Cameron @CameronBoyle_95]

Here’s to 1000 more! 🧡🤝

If you’ve ever considered refugee befriending, look no further than @HostNationUK.

I started in August 2023, and it’s been one of the most positive and enriching experiences of my life.

Can’t recommend it enough!

[HostNation 🧡 @HostNationUK]

🎉We’ve made 1000 friendships! Help us make 1000 more.

Our very first #refugee friendship– Dani & Yvette–is still going strong after seven years. The 1000th is already off to a great start.🧡

Make a refugee feel welcome.🤝 Donate today: https://t.co/S5IUp1ubqo #RefugeesWelcome