Refugee Week Ireland celebrates these everyday acts of courage by individuals, families and groups across Ireland . Through sharing music, food, conversation and learning, mong others, it recognises the courage it takes to seek protection and the courage it takes to be welcoming.

 Simple acts of courage and continually showing up for one another. Inviting someone new to the men’s shed or GAA practice, offering directions, or a smile. These seemingly small acts of courage multiplied bring us closer and help us work together to build the Ireland all deserve.  

Courage can brings people together, bridges divides and stands in solidarity. Let’s show our local pride to make Ireland a welcoming and safe place for everyone.  

This Refugee Week everyone is invited to spend time with friends and build new connections in and beyond our neighbourhoods.

From communal meals and runs, to football matches and Tidy Town clean ups, let’s share the feelings of welcome and belonging to listen and learn together. 
 

It can mean navigating complex protection systems, often alone, living with uncertainty, starting school mid-term, or searching for work in a new country, with limited English. It is the steady determination to begin again.

It is local volunteers supporting homeless people seeking protection, organising English classes or sharing professional expertise with organisations in the sector and joining Community Sponsorship groups to help bring families to safety.

It is sports clubs opening their doors and waiving fees. It is families giving time, money, transport and opening doors to refugees. It is people standing publicly for fairness, compassion, dignity for all, welcome, and inclusion, even when it feels unpopular.
It looks like checking in on a neighbour or sharing a meal. It looks like building friendships that cross cultures, religions, and histories.