SUPPORT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
- Drop-in service
- Information and advice
- Administrative support
- Advocacy
- Outreach to Direct Provision centres
- Awareness raising in schools and local community
- Free English classes
- After-school support
- Training and workshops
- Volunteering opportunities
- Intercultural events
KASI is also running an outreach service in Drishane Direct Provision Centre in Millstreet, Co. Cork, supporting families and individuals there four days a week. This project is funded by HSE – South.
OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
- To provide a multi functional space for drop-in services, meetings, coordination, training and intercultural events
- To provide information relevant to the needs of the service users
- To plan and implement various activities including; education, language support, health, social and intercultural events
- To provide support to individuals and families in Direct Provision
- To undertake awareness raising work in the local community on international protection and general immigration issues; and engage in advocacy work
- To liaise with local agencies through referrals or joints initiatives and to enhance service provision
- Network with other relevant agencies and service providers, sharing best practice and contributing to policy development
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Civil society coalition launches election manifesto recommendations calling for protection of the rights and dignity of refugees and people seeking asylum
A coalition of 22 civil society organisations has launched comprehensive recommendations on international protection for political party manifestos for the forthcoming general election. Drawing from the organisations’ extensive experience supporting those fleeing war and persecution, the document presents key policy recommendations across six themes: homelessness, the right to asylum, communication, integration, safeguards for young people and pathways […]
Joint Statement by Civil Society on Homeless International Protection Applicants
Joint Statement by Civil Society on Homeless International Protection Applicants 29 May 2024 We are individuals and organisations working and volunteering across the spectrum of Irish civil society. We include representatives from the housing and homelessness sectors, law and medicine, human rights and civil liberties, volunteers from the local community and the community development sector. […]
KASI Encourages Continued Welcome of People Seeking Protection in Killarney
We are writing this letter in response to the ‘controversy’ regarding the 72 male IP applicants who are to be moved to Harmony Inn/King’s Court, Killarney. As a local NGO supporting Asylum Seekers, Refugees and other Migrants, our slant on it is if another 100 or 1,000 people arrive in Killarney, we will continue to […]
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📣We are delighted to announce a very special KASI celebration coming up in December to mark Human Rights Day, and the past year of community building in Killarney, Kerry and beyond🥳🎉🎊![]()
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🌍'KASI Le Chéile' intercultural event is on 7th December in St. Oliver’s National School Killarney . Le Chéile is the Irish word for 'together' and reflects KASI's ethos of coming together under shared values while at the same time celebrating the diversity makes life truly interesting🌍![]()
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✅All are welcome to join our annual gathering, with food from around the world on offer, as well as performances and activities by people from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life. ![]()
Please come on the day and get in touch if you would like to perform, bring food or hold a workshop!🎤🎼
With a general election just around the corner, make sure to have a read of the joint Manifesto Recommendations supported by KASI and 21 other organisations in Ireland, and consider joining us in asking canvassing-candidates to commit to:![]()
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✅Protect rights of people seeking protection![]()
✅End homelessness![]()
✅Improve communications with communities![]()
✅Support integration of people building new lives in Ireland![]()
✅Safeguards for young people![]()
✅Continuing support for Ukrainian refugees![]()
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Full statement and recommendations➡️ kasi.ie/news/civil-society-coalition-launches-election-manifesto-recommendations-calling-for-prot...
We had a packed week of activities while schools were closed for mid-term, with children and families in Millstreet and Killarney joining us at Oceanworld Aquarium Dingle and Kennedys Pet Farm as well as other activities like FAIreland & Cork City FC supported soccer training and KASI-run arts & crafts workshops. ![]()
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We also joined a special youth consultation with National Youth Council of Ireland themed 'Making Minority a Priority', with young people living in Direct Provision in Millstreet travelling to Cork City to have their say📣![]()
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Keep an eye out here for some exciting KASI events you can join over November and December!
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