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As World Refugee Day (June 20) focuses our attention on helping asylum seekers and refugees, the Safe Home Programme offers some new and innovative solutions to the complex challenge of hosting large numbers of displaced people.

After the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, countless people fled the country. Most went to other countries in Europe and now some 7 million people still live abroad.

A significant percentage of these refugees were supported by host communities including individuals and families who welcomed them into their homes. This widespread show of solidarity provided an essential lifeline to numerous people from Ukraine.

“She [the host] has done a lot for me,” said one of the Ukrainian guests, speaking about the people she…

Ganja city has hosted spectacular concert dedicated to the
National Salvation Day, Azernews reports.

The event was co-organized by the Ganja State Philharmonic Hall,
Ganja Executive Power and the Ganja-Dashkensan Regional Department
of Culture. The anthem of Azerbaijan was first played and the
memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs was
honored with a minute of silence.

Khamsa dance ensemble under the direction of Sanan Javadov, the
Goygol State Song and Dance Ensemble, Honored Actress Kamala
Taghiyeva, Philharmonic soloists Vasif Bayramov, Ilham Gasimov and
Rovshan Mammadov delighted the audience with their performances in
the summer hall of the Ganja Philharmonic.

Media partners of the event are Azernews.Az Trend.Az, Day.Az,
Milli.Az.

On…

World Blood Donor Day is an annual event that highlights the importance of blood donation and encourages people around the globe to contribute to this life-saving cause.

Celebrated on June 14th each year, this day serves as a reminder of the critical role that blood donors play in the healthcare system. Blood donations are essential for treating many medical conditions, including blood loss, anemia, and cancer.

This year, the theme is “20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors,” marking the 20th anniversary of this vital observance.

The History Of Blood Donation

The history of blood donation dates back to 1940 when Richard Lower successfully performed a blood transfusion between two dogs. This procedure laid the foundation for modern blood transfusion…

The national charity Driving Mobility is inviting all members of the public and professionals, with an interest in driving with a disability, to its Herts Ability Driving Assessment Centre in Harlow for a free Open Day. As a charity, Herts Ability provides fitness-to-drive and mobility equipment assessments for people with disabilities.

Coordinated by Driving Mobility and supported by the Department for Transport, Herts Ability aims to enable as many drivers as possible through clinical guidance on the most appropriate adapted controls and vehicles. Other services include specialist driving tuition and advice on accessible transport choices if using a car is not an option.

Its clients self-refer or are signposted from the DVLA, Motability, NHS and Police. Members…

The national charity Driving Mobility is inviting all members of the public and professionals, with an interest in driving with a disability, to its Herts Ability Driving Assessment Centre in Harlow for a free Open Day on the 11th July 2024.

Thursday 11th July, Herts Ability (an accredited Driving Mobility Centre), The Road Safety Centre, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, CM20 2BX. 10am-3pm. Free admission and accessible parking.

For further information and a video click here

As a charity, Herts Ability provides fitness-to-drive and mobility equipment assessments for people with disabilities. Co-ordinated by Driving Mobility and supported by the Department for Transport, Herts Ability aims to enable as many drivers as possible through clinical guidance on the most appropriate…