The Great Refugee Week Picnic 2025 – Saturday 21st June
You're invited!
You're invited!
This year we were delighted to award Denise Wright with our Sanctuary in Community Award. Denise started us off on our journey to become Belfast City Of Sanctuary, with the City of Belfast itself declaring itself to be a City of Sanctuary. It was presented to her on the occasion of our…
Many thanks to the University for hosting our AGM this year, so appropriate since the university has been so committed on its journey to become our first University of Sanctuary in Northern Ireland.
Queen's University of Belfasthas been formally recognised as a University of Sanctuary.
Belfast of Sanctuary is delighted to announce that East Belfast Mission has been awarded the first the a Church of Sanctuary in Northern Ireland.!Located right in the heart of the community, East Belfast Mission has been working hard to spread the Sanctuary Culture, creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space…
AGM at Skainos Belfast - Thursday 23rd May 2024
Refugee Week approaches with the theme 'Our Home.'
“To me, a home is where you feel loved, safe, and cherished.”- Malala Yousafzai
We are pleased to invite you to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Belfast City of Sanctuary. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, 23rd of May 2024, commencing at 10:00 AM. It will be held at the Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 1AF.
Launch of 'Welcoming New Neighbours' - Empowering impact of Refugee Talents on our Community
We are excited to invite you to a unique series of outreach activities, thoughtfully designed for individuals and families who have sought asylum. This program, generously funded by Belfast City Council and the Belfast Health Development Unit, aims to support, connect, and enrich our community.
Welcoming New Neighbours