The STAR Society aims to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for refugees in Exeter, supporting the goals of STAR National.

Our main partnership is with St. Sidwell's Community Centre, where many of us volunteer in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes and in the past, the Homework Club (supporting children in their learning). By volunteering with these groups, STARs have a positive, tangible impact on the lives of refugees in our local area. Similarly, there's much we can learn from the people we serve through volunteering.

But STAR is much more than this. Fundraising and showing our love over social media for those displaced from their homes is also an important part of our work. 

For the short time we are students, we become a part of the Exeter community. Join us, and why not make good use of your skills while you are here!  

For just £3 you can be a part of this wonderful community of STARs! 

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Our aims:

• To host guest speaking events and interactive debates amongst leading experts in the field, refugees, students and charities. 
• To hold awareness campaigns on and off campus promoting positive mindsets towards refugees.
• To develop a stronger community sentiment amongst members by organising socials.
• To offer funds, donations and volunteers to local charities like Refugee Support Devon, Refugee Aid from Taunton and St Sidwell's Community Centre.
• To collaborate with other university societies and groups in aid of the refugee cause.

Whether it's lending a hand at a few fundraisers, volunteering in ESOL classes, or coming to our socials, you're more than welcome to join us.

Sincerely,

STAR

A bit about our National network: 

STAR National is the nationwide network of over 30 university student groups working to improve the lives of refugees in the UK by focusing on awareness and action:

• Promoting positive images of refugees and offering learning opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of refugee issues.
• Community building, aiming to integrate refugees into the university community and foster a sense of belonging.
• Volunteering for local refugee projects and working directly with refugees. 
• Fundraising for local, national and international charities.
• Raise awareness of the reality of refugee experiences and campaign for policy changes

For more info, check out www.star-network.org.uk