‘Welcoming New Neighbours’ -The Empowering Impact of Refugee Talents on our Community – 14th Dec 2023
Launch of 'Welcoming New Neighbours' - Empowering impact of Refugee Talents on our Community
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
A well attended evening held at Northern Lights, Ormeau Road raised much needed funds to support our Emergency Hardship Fund.
Belfast City of Sanctuary - Presentation of Library of Sanctuary Award at Ormeau Library
We are pleased to invite you to a special evening of fun, laughter, and some friendly competition! Join us for our annual Quiz Night Charity Fundraiser to support our Emergency Hardship FUND.
Belfast City of Sanctuary - Library of Sanctuary - Ormeau Library
Blessed with great weather and generous warm people from all over the world, video maker Khaled shared this video with us. At least 1000 people attended.
We were lucky with the weather and the new location. There was even welcome shade from the trees and a gentle, very gentle breeze to cool us all down. We handed out food tickets to everyone who arrived at our reception tent. Upwards of 1000 people attended.
Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry received their School of Sanctuary Awards over the past week.
Nine more schools have become Schools of Sanctuary: six nursery schools in Belfast, two nursery schools in Derry/Londonderry and one integrated school in Glengormley, Co Antrim. Here is the list -
This year, we are holding our Great Refugee Picnic on Saturday, 24th June from 1pm to 5pm. This is a family friendly occasion for all. Please note the new venue this year at Ulidia Playing Fields just off the Ormeau Road, not at Ormeau Park as in previous years. There…
Belfast City of Sanctuary Annual General Meeting at Skainos Centre, Belfast.
Annual General Meeting : Thursday 25th May 2023 at The Skainos Centre 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast BT14 1AF - 10am - 1pm
Belfast City of Sanctuary at Ulster University
The Building Bridges project by Belfast City of Sanctuary has been held at Sandy Row Community Centre over the past five weeks, with the final session to be held on Thursday 30th March 2023. Each week a session of 'Understanding Northern Ireland' is delivered by our committee member, Dr Paul…
Join Belfast City of Sanctuary for chat and refreshments at Sandy Row Community Centre, 63/75 Sandy Row, Belfast
Belfast City of Sanctuary held an Information Morning at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast City Council's recently refurbished Community and Cultural Hub.