Why refugees? Why parks?
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About our project
Parks can play an important role in supporting wellbeing and connection for refugees and asylum seekers. This project investigates how, and provides case studies and actions that can improve access to and enjoyment of parks. Our project methods are founded on three principles: careful listening, learning from different contexts, and giving back so as to support change. We interviewed refugees and asylum seekers (16 interviews and many informal conversations), and a range of stakeholder groups (35 interviews) from both the refugee sector (support and orientation services, conversation clubs, mental health services) and the greenspace sector (management, design, advocacy, community support). We worked in three places, Sheffield, London and Berlin. |
I like to see people happy. When we sit in the park we say ‘hello’ to people. When we see someone with an Arabic face we talk to them, but we talk to anyone if they can understand our English.” |
Our resource book |
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Do you work directly with refugees and asylum seekers? This resource book will share information on how the use of public space can help to facilitate wellbeing and inclusion, and offers ideas for supporting positive experiences.
Are you involved in the planning, design or management of parks (or other outdoor public spaces)? This resource book gives an insight into the experiences of refugee and asylum seeker park users, highlights relevant barriers and expectations, and offers ideas for engagement and inclusion approaches. Are you new in your city and eager to find out about initiatives and activities that you could join? We hope that you can find some ideas for opportunities which are available in parks and other open spaces. |
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