Global Forum on Migration and Development
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Date Shared: 
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 14:16
Title: 

Great Get Together

Countries and areas: 
United Kingdom
Tags: 
Diversity, Inclusiveness and Social Cohesion, Local Development
Summary: 

The Great Get Together, an initiative of the Jo Cox Foundation in the United Kingdom, brings people together through community events as varied as street parties, community lunches, and holiday celebrations. While not specific to migration, the initiative focuses on building connections by celebrating what communities have in common. Surveys conducted after the inaugural Great Get Together in 2017 showed that 78% of people “felt more hopeful about Britain” after participating.

GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2019 - Background Paper RT 2.1 "Shaping the Public Narrative on Migration and Migrants"

Link: 

For more information:

  • https://www.greatgettogether.org/

Source (retrieved on 12/28/2025 - 15:14): https://www.gfmd.org/pfp/ppd/11596