This year marks 11 years since Refugee Tales first started.

Each year Refugee Takes explores a specific theme, here is a description written by David Herd, Co-Editor of Refugee Tales, on this years theme of letters:

 As Refugee Tales walks in 2026, towards Portsmouth, city of sanctuary, we will be carrying letters. At each evening performance along the route, we will share these letters: letters from people who have experienced indefinite immigration detention; letters from writers who have collaborated with the project; letters from volunteers with Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group. At a time of division, stigmatisation and silencing, the letters will be expressions of solidarity and hope. They will invite us to listen, to hear and to imagine. Please join us as we walk in 2026, to deliver Letters from Refugee Tales.

We wish to welcome everyone to show solidarity to people in detention. If you use a wheelchair and would like to know which parts of our routes are accessible, please contact Lara - lara@gdwg.org.uk  

There are many different ways to show solidarity with Refugee Tales and we appreciate help and support in a large variety of ways. Please contact anna@gdwg.org.uk if you would like to explore the possibilities with us.