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Collection of Reflections from the recent Trauma Care Seminar

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This piece appeared in the Church of Ireland Gazette (monthly magazine), in June 2021. Trauma and torture are not lightweight topics to discuss. When Places of Sanctuary Ireland recently organised a seminar entitled ‘Trauma-informed Pastoral Care’, for clergy, lay chaplains and pastoral workers who work with refugees and asylum seekers within their worshiping communities or […]

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Summer Newsletter 2021

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7th June 2021 Welcome to our summer newsletter, bringing you the latest news from our friends and partners across the country. Lockdown, school closures and restrictions have been a real challenge for people in Direct Provision, but amidst the problems, there have been some wonderful positive initiatives. We hope this snapshot will be an inspiration

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Refugee Week

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Refugee Week takes place from the 14th until the 20th of June. The theme for Refugee Week 2021 is ‘We cannot walk alone’ and there are a number of events planned by Christ Church Cathedral, LGBT Ireland, and Irish Refugee Council and Law Centre Northern Ireland, a mixture of in-person and online. Life after Dublin?

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Sanctuary in Nature

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Paddy Woodworth and Muhammad Achour are the architects and leaders of Sanctuary in Nature and Heritage, a Dublin-based group aiming to create connections and sanctuary by organising outings for people in Direct Provision to experience some of the wonders in Ireland’s landscape and heritage. They sent us this report of how they managed to keep the

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TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY OF SANCTUARY CEREMONY

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TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY OF SANCTUARY CEREMONY Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious university, became the seventh Irish university to be recognised as a University of Sanctuary at an online ceremony on 19th February. The Provost, Professor Patrick Prendergast, welcomed the recognition as a necessary step in the process of TCD becoming a

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January News

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We hope the new year has begun as well as possible for you. It is important to stay connected during these uncertain times, so please enjoy reading the latest news from the Places of Sanctuary network. Please feel free to forward this email to friends or colleagues who may be interested. Tiffy and team Schools of

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DCU host information event for refugee and asylum seeker higher education applicants

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DCU College Connect hosted an online information event for refugees, asylum seekers and protection applicants who are interested in higher education in Ireland on Friday 22nd January 2021.  Around 30 people attended the event. Topics covered include the following: How to Apply – Central Applications Office CAO Funding and Financial Supports College Preparation Courses Questions

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Sanctuary Space opened in Gorey Main Street for 2 Days

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Wexford Sanctuary Ambassadors opened a new chapter of their eventful year on Saturday December 19th when they opened Sanctuary Space, an exhibition displaying the skills of people living in Direct Provision. The exhibition, which featured clothing, crafts, art and jewellery created and designed during lockdown, was opened by Senator Malcolm  Byrne on Saturday and visitors

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