World Refugee Day 2024 -Global Village Festival

World Refugee Day-Global Village Festival

Every year on World Refugee Day (June 20th), we’re focused on telling the stories of refugees—of people beyond numbers—and showing the power of welcoming refugees. World Refugee Day 2024 is an effort to invite the world to see, celebrate, and honor refugees and immigrants worldwide.

IRC's goal is to change the narrative of refugees that is typically portrayed—with refugees telling their own stories on how they want to be seen or heard and showing the world their hopes, dreams, and values. Refugees are multi-dimensional human beings—more than the label of a refugee and not defined by their displacement..

On this particular day, we want to celebrate with refugee families and welcome them into our community. Bring your families, friends, and loved ones and a celebratory attitude.

Event Details:

Organizers: International Rescue Committee, King County Library System -KCLS, City of Tukwila, Wide World of Refugee

Address: Foster High School: 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168

Parking will be available at the parking lot connected to the school. Street parking is also available and accessible.

This in-person event will take place in the cafeteria and the courtyard of the high school. The building is wheelchair accessible, and indoor restrooms are also wheelchair accessible.

Below are some activities you can expect at the event:

- Cultural tables/booths

-Non-Profit Resources, Small Business Immigrant Owners

- kids zone (e.g., arts and crafts activities, games, outdoor activities, recreational equipment)

- live performances from artists and groups

- free food

And much more...

This event is FREE. If bringing children younger than 12, please reserve their tickets under the "General Admission Children 12 years old and under."

This Eventbrite link is only for Guests for food tracking purposes- You can signup till a night before the event.

Any partner or individual who would like to sponsor, table, be a performer, or volunteer, please complete the following: https://bit.ly//wrd2024signup. The deadline https://bit.ly//wrd2024signup is May 30th.

For any questions about this event, please email Gul Siddiqi, Development Manager, IRC

[email protected]

Host or Publisher International Rescue Committee - Seattle, WA