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I remember seeing the reports about the war in Syria on the news and hearing about the terrible things that people were experiencing, and I felt an urge to do something to help. When I look around me and see how lucky I am... I feel it’s only right that I welcome others that aren’t so fortunate"

Learn more about Community Sponsors across Ireland

There are lots of reasons to get involved in Community Sponsorship. By getting involved, you are directly supporting and offering friendship to refugees as they move to Ireland for the first time. You are helping to build bridges between newcomers and settled communities and you are bringing people together. Groups we’ve worked with have found the experience overwhelmingly positive and told us that the being part of a community sponsorship group connected people and helped create more welcoming communities. 

We want more people across Ireland to take part in Community Sponsorship. And the good news is that anyone can get involved.

The idea is that people work together in groups to welcome refugees to their communities and each group welcomes a refugee household to their town. As part of a group, you help make the family’s move to Ireland as smooth as possible. You track down local supports like doctors and language interpreters; you find accommodation; you fundraise; you welcome the family and introduce them to the local community; and, most importantly, you offer them a new home and sense of belonging. 

Why get involved?  

There are lots of reasons to get involved in Community Sponsorship. By getting involved, you are directly supporting and offering friendship to refugees as they move to Ireland for the first time. You are helping to build bridges between newcomers and settled communities and you are bringing people together. Groups we’ve worked with have found the experience overwhelmingly positive and told us that the being part of a community sponsorship group connected people and helped create more welcoming communities. 

Siobhan, Community Sponsor
Susie: Community Sponsor

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You could join a group locally or, if there isn’t one in your area, how about starting your own? We work with lots of groups and all of them met in different ways. Some already knew each other. Others were complete strangers who responded to a notice. All of them have made meaningful connections from the experience. 
 
Want to get involved or find out more? Get in touch and we’ll help get you started on your Community Sponsorship journey. See our Community Sponsorship page for more information or contact us via email at nael@nascireland.org or phone at 021 427 3594.

You could be the difference.

Natalia - community Sponsor
Marguerite - community Sponsor
Joan - Community Sponsor
Maureen - community sponsor
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