Newcomers Activities!
To support all of our members and LGBTQI+ Newcomers in Malmö and Skåne, we arrange a variety of regular activities, from fun-social activities to public advocacy. Below you can find activities that we regularly offer.
Newcomers Cafe and hangout
When: Every Friday, 15.00-21.00 at RFSL Malmö
We organise Newcomers Café every Friday to provide all our members with a safe space to gather and socialise. Every Friday, we have various activities such as dinners, workshops, a queer clothes bazaar, and excursions. Additionally, every week we offer coffee breaks, board games, and a queer library.
If you have any specific inquiries in regards to our Newcomers cafe, you are welcome to contact our Community Engagement Officer at robin@malmo.rfsl.se
Social Support
When: Every Monday, 16.00-19.00 at RFSL Malmö
Even though we might not be able to provide financial, or professional health support, our Community Engagement Officer and volunteers are available to help you to navigate your new life in Sweden as a newcomer. Furthermore, we can refer you to specific organisations that can help with physical and mental health and wellbeing
If you have any specific inquiries in regards to social support, you are welcome to contact our Community Engagement Officer at robin@malmo.rfsl.se
Job and Career Support
When: Every Monday, 16.00-19.00 at RFSL Malmö
As part of our effort to support the integration process within Swedish society and the Swedish labour market, we offer support in creating a CV and motivation letter. Furthermore, our Integration Officers can provide insight into Swedish culture and Swedish society.
If you have any specific inquiries in regards to Job, Career and integration support, you are welcome to contact our Community Engagement office at robin@malmo.rfsl.se
Språkcafe / Language Cafe
When: Every Friday, 16.00 – 18.00 at RFSL Malmö
We arrange a regular language cafe where LGBTQI+ migrants, asylum seekers and refugees have a chance to practice their conversational Swedish skills with our language teachers and with each other.
If you have any specific inquiries in regards to the language cafe you are welcome to contact our Community Engagement office at robin@malmo.rfsl.se
Public Advocacy on LGBTQI+ Rights
In addition to the activities listed above, we also regularly conduct public advocacy on LGBTQI+ rights. In order to increase our public reach, we are aiming to have a wider collaboration with external organisations. Follow our page and account to keep updated on our upcoming public advocacy events, such as public seminars, public workshops, etc.
If you have any specific inquiries in regards to public advocacy or if you are interested in conducting joint activities in raising public awareness, you are welcome to contact our Project Co-ordinator at barbora@malmo.rfsl.se
Social activities for LGBTQI+ newcomers
We also conduct various social activities for our LGBTQI+ Newcomers members. Follow us on social media to get an update on our upcoming activities! Some of these activities include Board Games Night, Movie Night, Cultural and festive celebration of Eid, Christmas, Halloween, Valentine, etc.
If you have suggestions or ideas for a thematic or specific social activity that embodies idea for our members you are welcomed to email our Project Co-ordinator at barbora@malmo.rfsl.se