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
Latest News
KASI Celebrating Diversity and Shared Values at Killarney Event
KASI Celebrating Diversity and Shared Values at Killarney Event this Human Rights Day (Press Release: 22nd November 2024) KASI – Killarney Immigrant Support Centre are hosting ‘KASI Le Chéile’ on Saturday 7th December, to mark Human Rights Day (Tuesday 10th December) and the promotion of diversity and equality of for all people in our society. […]
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. […]
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Everyone at KASI wishes the very best to all near and far over the holidays and a very Happy New Year 2025🎉🥳 Thank you for your support in 2024.![]()
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The KASI office will close on the afternoon of Monday 23rd December and re-open on the morning of Thursday 2nd January. Here is contact information for emergency and urgent support services in Kerry.
🎉This weekend we got to mark International Human Rights Day in a special way in Killarney, with a gathering of song, dance and food from people and cultures from around the world🌏![]()
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🙏Huge thanks to all who shared their skills and talents on the day at KASI Le Cheile, KASI's main gathering of the year, and keep an eye out here for more events and activities coming up in 2025!
🌏KASI Le Cheile is tomorrow - Saturday 7th December!🌍![]()
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🎉Come along to St. Oliver’s National School Killarney any time from 2pm for our main gathering of the year - bring family, friends and spread the word!📣
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