What a day we had. Even the sun shone from time to time, but somehow even with heavy downpours, spirits were high as people kept arriving. We also recruited new members. The high winds which had been predicted did not happen. We'd had to cancel a Bouncy Castle and a…
Universities and Colleges of Sanctuary workshop - 23rd June 2022
Belfast City of Sanctuary - Celebrate Diversity event at the Girdwood Community Hub and supported by the National Lottery Community Fund on Sat 4th June 2022
Belfast City of Sanctuary Volunteer Morning at Ballynafeigh Community Development Association
At its monthly meeting held at Belfast City Hall on Monday 4th April 2022, Belfast City Council voted to officially become a City of Sanctuary. The motion was proposed by Councillor John Kyle and was supported by all the political parties. Belfast now joins the other cities in Britain and…
Belfast City of Sanctuary group has the aim to have Belfast City Council formally declare Belfast to be a ‘City of Sanctuary’. Other cities in the UK and Ireland have already done this.
Belfast City of Sanctuary calls for welcome to be shown to Ukranian refugees.
A north Belfast primary school has become the 50th in Northern Ireland to receive a School of Sanctuary award for its role in celebrating diversity and enriching its community.
Twenty four-year old Hassan, who left Syria to begin a new life in Northern Ireland and now supports vulnerable members of his community, will be honoured with The Prince’s Trust Young Achiever Award at this year’s Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB.
This was a very appropriate place to visit as the publicity from the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust says – “Castle Espie is really a sanctuary for all… the team have created a space which allows for all our needs to be met. A safe and inviting space that enables all…
MAKE BELFAST A CITY OF SANCTUARY FOR AFGHAN REFUGEES
Six newly awarded Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry (with four more possible schools in early September)
Sanctuary Cyclists with Belfast Friendship Club - Castle Espie Comber, Sunday 18th July 2021
Workplace racism and discrimination should not be tolerated and is unlawful. It is vital that employees and workers know what legislation and supports exist to protect against workplace racism and discrimination.
Belfast City of Sanctuary releases its first Members Newletter.
Belfast City of Sanctuary Walk on Sunday 16th August 2020 took place at Cave Hill, Belfast and was followed by…
We have now awarded 42 schools the status of School of Sanctuary, including 14 new Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast/Lisburn…