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We change
refugee narratives

Second Tree works to change the way that refugees are seen by society, and the way that they see society and themselves.

Our work is underpinned by an approach that tackles the stereotype that refugees are villains, heroes or hopeless victims – and promotes the reality that refugees are just people.

Our model is applied in all our activities:

Through thought leadership and training that challenges the narratives of refugees as victims

With refugees

Through language learning, youth wellbeing and integration projects that take refugees out of camps and into local life

We are Second Tree

Second Tree is a grassroots, volunteer-run humanitarian organisation that works with refugees in Northern Greece.

Our work is underpinned by a core ethos: to treat refugees as the people they are and overcome stereotypes of victimization and romanticization.

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  • 🎄 What does a happy Scout look like? Second Tree might have the answer...

Stay tuned, as tomorrow we launch our Christmas campaign and talk all things Scouts with our keen bean students!✨

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  • 🎄 It's almost time for us to reveal the faces behind our Christmas campaign... who could they possibly be? 🤔⁠
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  • 🌳 The difference between a refugee & someone who has not been forced to flee their home is luck. ⁠
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Luck on when they were born. Luck on where they live. & that's it. ⁠
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Being a refugee is not a choice. It's a circumstance that can happen to anyone at any time. It's a temporary condition. No one should be permanently defined by an event in their life that they had no say in. ⁠
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Thank you, @trevornoah, for this powerful reminder.⁠ ✨
  • 🌳 “Friends, but not friendly”. A phrase key to how Second Tree works. Rules are the same for everyone, & conversations are always honest. Together, we build a community with refugees that is equal & fair - where individuals are individuals rather than cultural outcomes or victims. ⁠
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This leads to long-lasting friendships, no matter how far away people move from us or how long since we've last spoken!⁠
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Recently, our team met with a family we once worked with. Hussain's face lit up as a volunteer FaceTimed his old Greek teacher, Terry, and he excitedly rambled about his new life (in perfect Greek, no less!).⁠
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Precious times like this show the importance of building genuine connections with our community, making us proud to say #WeAreSecondTree.⁠
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🌐 Link in bio to explore our Community Engagement model on our NEW website!⁠
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  • 🌳 Ever wondered about Greek siesta time or why the 28th of October is celebrated? Curious about what Tavli is, the board game loved in Greek coffee shops? ⁠
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Join us & our partners across Europe as we shape the TOCL (Translation of Cultural Material) curriculum – a resource for language professionals & migrants alike! Together, we're not just about words but about supporting true integration in a new host country through cultural understanding & insights! ⁠
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At the project's end, get ready for the launch of an open-source, FREE e-learning platform! This platform will be a training space packed with materials perfect for the classroom! 🎉⁠
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Check out our project's website through the link in bio! ⁠
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