Release XI – Friday March 23rd 2012
http://www.myspace.com/tankusthehenge
Harare
Deep Rooted Dance Beats from the Heart of Zimbabwe
http://www.myspace.com/hararelondon
FUR
SOAS homegrown HipHop meets West Africa
http://www.myspace.com/furcats
+DJ We Are Dubist
Pushing Boundaries and Exploding in the Dubstep and Rave Scene
http://www.myspace.com/wearedubist
+ DJ Sebilio Cydetrack
and more……
SPECIAL exodus at 11.00 from the SOAS SU pre-party to the JAMM!
£7 before 11pm/ buy your tickets at the SOAS SU or email to releasethemusic@gmail.com/ £9 after 11/ Free for Asylum Seekers/ Brixton Jamm, 262 Brixton Road, London SW9 6LH/ Brixton Tube/ Buses 59, 159, 133, 333
All Proceeds directly support SOAS Detainee Support Group, empowering Asylum Seekers in Immigration Detention.
FACEBOOK EVENT: http://www.facebook.com/events/157167377737505/
Release X- Saturday October 1st
A Night to Leave the Mind Behind: The 10th Release is here, bringing you:
LIVE ON STAGE:
Kadialy Kouyate & the Sound Archine – Senegalese Kora Master & his Sublime Band
Super Best Friends Club – Trip through the universal vibrations with the cosmonauts
Sambatage – The protesters favorite banging beats straight from the streets of Brazil
Alejandro Toledo and the Magic Tombolinos – Hot as Hell Sax-Led Gypsy Fury
+ DJs Cydetrack Sebilio and more tbc
Not to mention…
Massages, facepaint, jugglers, fairies, outrageous dancing
Time to Dance and Abandon
Where?
Brixton Jamm, 261 Brixton Hill, SW9 6LH, London
Nearest tube: Stockwell, Brixton
Buses: 51, 39, 59, 45
When?
Saturday October 1st, 9pm-4am
Tickets:
£8 before 10pm, at the SOAS SU or by email to releasethemusic@gmail.com / more later / Free for Asylum Seekers
All proceeds directly to SOAS Detainee Support: empowering asylum seekers in immigration detention.
Monday, 6th June 2011, Passing Clouds – Release IX.
Release is back! Post Exam, Post Year, Pre Summer Bliss, SOAS Detainee Support Fundraiser brings you:
Queijo Processado:
Stomp Your Feet Raw Samba Percussion with a twist
http://www.queijoprocessado.moonfruit.com/
Harare:
Zimbabwean Chimurenga Beats a treat for your feet
http://www.myspace.com/hararelondon
DJ Cydetrack Sebilio
United Vibrations:
A Cosmic journey of Ska, Reggae, Funk, Jazz
http://www.myspace.com/unitedvibrations
AND MORE DELIGHTFUL TRICKS:
-Ethiopean Food
-Jamaican Cakes
-Poetry
-Magic
-Massage
-Face Paint
If you have something you would like to add/do/perform/exhibit/draw/play/scream on the night just send us an email!
TICKETS are £7 for the early birds and £10 on the door, you can buy them at the SOAS SU or email releasethemusic@gmail.com. Free for Asylum Seekers.
When? Monday the 6th of June at 20:00 – Tuesday the 7th of June at 2:30
Where? Passing Clouds, 1 Richmond Road, E8 4AA
See the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115229441894079
Wednesday, 8th December 2010, SOAS – Dealing with Vicarious Trauma Workshop
We had a well-being session (or a dealing-with-vicarious-trauma-session) led by Ben Feder who was involved in setting up SDS and now works with a psychiatrist.
Most simply put, vicarious trauma can be thought of as the negative changes that happen to humanitarian workers over time as they witness and engage with other people’s suffering and need (From the Headington Institute)
Below is a definition of Vicarious Trauma given by the Vicarious Trauma Institute…
Vicarious Trauma is defined as a transformation in the helper’s inner sense of identity and existence that results from utilizing controlled empathy when listening to clients’ trauma-content narratives. In other words, Vicarious Trauma is what happens to your neurological (or cognitive), physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual health when you listen to traumatic stories day after day or respond to traumatic situations while having to control your reaction.
What can we do about it?
- We have a very supportive group at SDS so if anyone is finding things difficult or finding it hard to cope with the situations that they are facing it is always best to talk with someone.
- We have monthly well-being (dealing with Vicarious Trauma) sessions. If specific issues arise frequently we can try and organise related trainings…
- The Headington Institute has a very good website if you want more information on Vicarious Trauma, see http://www.headington-institute.org/
Thank you Ben!!
Saturday, October 16, 10am to 4pm, SOAS, Russel Square Campus -TRAINING DAY
SDS held a training day for new visitors – open to everyone (not just students).
The morning session included SDS volunteers talking about visiting, what it means, how it works and their experiences. We also heard from two ex-detainess about their experiences of detention and the importance of visiting. Medical Justice spoke about receiving adequate access to healthcare in detention and how to make referrals to them. A volunteer from Hackney Community Law Centre gave an overview of the legal process of claiming asylum and provisions around detention.
At midday there was a delicious, home-cooked Ugandan lunch. In the afternoon, we had workshops in smaller groups. These explored case-specific scenarios and the role of visitors in more detail.
SDS would like to thank the SOAS Alumni and Friends Fund for supporting this training day.
View photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/54902758@N02/sets/72157625056033205/
