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Department Event

Maps of Belonging

July 6 - July 20

"Sometimes, home isn't marked by borders or found on a map—it lives in the people, memories, traditions, and moments that make us feel we belong."

This theme explores the many ways people discover and define belonging. While home may begin as a physical place, it often grows to include the relationships we build, the communities that welcome us, and the experiences that shape our identity. For refugees and immigrants especially, belonging can mean balancing cherished traditions with new beginnings, carrying pieces of one culture while embracing another.

Art Department

Writing Department

Maps of Belonging

Max: 15 Digital cards, no max for physical cards and art pieces

Maps of Belonging

Max: 3 Blogs, 3 Poems

Rules:

Digital Letter Dimensions: 48 in (w) x 32 in (h)

Must be 2-3 sentences of encouragement

No topics regarding 'Welcome to ...' or religion/politics

Must be in English

Art pieces can be traditional or digital - must relate to our mission/theme

No illegible fonts

Rules:

300 word min for blogs

- poems: 100 word min

you must find your own sources. please use credible sites.

Must be in English.

- Translation Dep: you CANNOT choose from the published blogs. please email us your interest is translating a blog in 'x' language to translation.starsrefugeeorg@gmail.com

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