Stitch for Change
A community sewing and storytelling group that is inspired by the Chilean arpillera tradition
Stitch for Change is very important to us at The Refugee Buddy Project. It’s a community sewing and storytelling group that is inspired by the Chilean arpillera tradition. Together, refugee and migrant women come together with buddies in a facilitated group to share experiences of displacement and resilience through textile art. The group meets weekly at the Dove Café, in a structured, supportive environment that encourages both creativity, connection and support.
Our wonderful collaborative artworks feature in local exhibitions, including at The De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill where they attract hundreds of visitors and spark meaningful conversations across the community. It’s a joy to see participants showcase their powerful work and share their stories from their own perspective with a really engaged local community.
Referrals and volunteering
If you would like to make a referral for a person or to volunteer with the Refugee Buddy Project, do get in touch with us. Please give us as much detail as possible. We are a small team but will endevour to get back to you within 5 working days.
