I wish you knew…

18 Nov 2025 / News

I wish you knew event
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FURD hosted a red carpet event on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at the U-Mix Centre, to showcase a young people’s photography project we’ve been working on alongside Team Ummaya.

The six week project involved four young people aged 15-17 using disposable cameras to document and interpret a theme of their choice, following the phrase "I wish you knew". The themes they chose were Love, War, Sport and Nature.

The photos have been published in a book, also called ‘I Wish You Knew’, which was launched at the event.

I wish you knew room
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The young photographers – Hinda, Abdullah, Minnas and Sesen – all spoke really well about their experiences working on the project.

The event also included a first chance to see and hear the resources including an exhibition of the photos, a "behind the scenes" film, and a mini podcast to share some insight to the project and key moments along the way.

The project, which had an overarching theme of communities and migration, facilitated a space that allows young people to get creative, explore their inner thoughts and feel empowered.

Team Ummaya is a lived experience organisation to support young people and adults, especially those seeking sanctuary, to be able to express themselves creatively. They run conversation clubs as well as creative projects across Sheffield.

I wish you knew cake
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