UCC Fáilte Refugees Society

We are a UCC student society dedicated to fostering empathy, promoting empowerment, and creating opportunities for refugees🌎🌟 #refugeeswelcome

[Saoirse - Ethnic Hands On Deck | Social Enterprise @EthnicHands]

We all know the financial pressure that Christmas can bring. Now imagine you are a parent in a new country seeking asylum with your children and a weekly allowance of €38.80 (adult) €29.80 (child).

To donate: https://t.co/1hUtBsTw17

@FailteSocUcc @CorkMigrant @NanoNaglePlace

[UCC Fáilte Refugees Society @FailteSocUcc]

Your Child is My Child https://t.co/1pyLwjsWTS

Donate to provide gifts to over 400+ children in Cork's Direct Provision Centres this Christmas!
Thank you for all your support.

[UCC Fáilte Refugees Society @FailteSocUcc]

Join us for our fundraiser outside the Boole Library on Wednesday, November 6th from 11am to 2pm!
Homemade treats, henna, + more in the aid of a very important cause. All proceeds will be split between MSF Ireland’s Gaza Emergency Regional Fund + the Lebanese Red Cross.🇵🇸❤️🇱🇧

[Saoirse - Ethnic Hands On Deck | Social Enterprise @EthnicHands]

🎟️ Book your FREE tickets here: https://t.co/fXJw4ZYttY

Brought to you by Grey Heron Media in collaboration with Cork Migrant Centre & Saoirse Ethnic Hands on Deck. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate community and culture! 💖

@GreyHeronMedia
@CorkMigrant
@CorkFilmFest

[Saoirse - Ethnic Hands On Deck | Social Enterprise @EthnicHands]

We aim to fundraise €25,000 to provide a present & Christmas parties to over 485 children living in DP around Cork.

To donate & spread the magic of Christmas to children: https://t.co/1hUtBsTw17

https://t.co/JWFwEbsB6C @FailteSocUcc @CorkMigrant #yourchildismychild #enddp

[UCC Fáilte Refugees Society @FailteSocUcc]

On October 26th the Cork Migrant Centre is hosting an open-mic poetry event at @corkcitylibrary in celebration of Black History Month!
Dr. Latoya Bosworth of @MassHumanities will be facilitating the event.⭐ We hope to see you there!

[UCC Fáilte Refugees Society @FailteSocUcc]

Tomorrow, Sunday the 6th, come visit Grand Parade for Community Action Day!
Stalls from CATU, ally organizations, and community groups will be there. Come engage in the conversation and fun as we all build a strong, connected, anti-racist community, together.

[UCC Fáilte Refugees Society @FailteSocUcc]

Join us for our first event of the year! Come along to our Fáilte to Fáilte Welcome Night to meet our committee, make new friends, and to learn about what we do! The event will also be a great way to see whether you’d like to join our committee before our upcoming EGM:)

[Nano Nagle Place @NanoNaglePlace]

Mentors @Olympio_music & @CliffMashetiat at @CorkMigrant @nanonagleplace are headed to @epfestival this weekend! See them at @trenchtownirieland & @globalgreenatep hosting workshops at the Little Red Tent in the Anti-Racist Artivist Arena. Witness the impact, #bethechange!

[Danny Boy @Care2much18]

There's currently 7,758 children applying for asylum in Ireland.

Nobody really talks about those children.

I thought it might be an idea to discuss where those children are from, why their parents may have left and why they may have come to Ireland.

CW: distressing images.

[Irish Refugee Council @IrishRefugeeCo]

Refugees Don't Need More Barriers...

https://t.co/4lY7ADoQ9W

[UNHCR Ireland @UNHCRIreland]

Refugee Week Ireland 2024 is here!

Let’s show our local pride and practice solidarity to make Ireland a more welcoming and safe place for everyone.

Get involved:
🌐Attend a local event
📣Show your solidarity online
🤝Take part in simple everyday acts

https://t.co/9r4FHo5b4g

[UNHCR Ireland @UNHCRIreland]

The first ever Irish Refugee Week takes place this 19-25 June and everyone is invited!

Join us however you can to thank Irish communities and celebrate our new neighbours.

Get involved through simple acts or local events:
https://t.co/yrRJ1M8izf

#RefugeeWeekIreland

[UCC Fáilte Refugees Society @FailteSocUcc]

Our AGM is happening on the 13th April, Thursday at 7pm! Come along to find out more about us and become part of the committee for next year!

To run for a role you just have to say a short speech, under 2min, about why do you want to be part of Fáilte, why that position.

[UCC Fáilte Refugees Society @FailteSocUcc]

Every month we love giving out recommendations that represent refugee and migrant communities ❤️

Swipe to find recommendations from art, magazines, ted talks and much more!

[The Glucksman @glucksman]

The gallery spaces may be closed but have you visited the beautiful new artwork on the @UCC_Hub?🎨

Sharing a message of inclusivity, the colourful artwork was created as part of a @FailteSocUcc project 'All Together'. Learn more: https://t.co/65qWZn4iER