
STARS Refugee Org
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