SUPPORT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
- Drop-in service
- Free 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. The 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
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 […]
KASI Summer Soccer/Football
KASI Summer Soccer/Football This summer, every Tuesday from 6-7pm, KASI is hosting a friendly, welcoming game of football for people of all fitness levels and backgrounds. All are welcome to the Killarney Celtic pitch every Tuesday – please get in touch if you would like to learn more.
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Will you join us for a run, jog or walk this #EuropeanWeekOfSport?![]()
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Sanctuary Runners have 40 groups nationwide and we welcome people of all ages, abilities, religion, ethnicity, education or sexual orientation. ![]()
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Sport is inclusive and does not discriminate. Sport boosts self-esteem and promotes better health. Physical activity helps personal improvement and enhances overall well-being. There are so many wonderful reasons to get involved! ![]()
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Find your nearest group here sanctuaryrunners.ie/groups/ or get in touch for more info. ![]()
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☀️As summer ends and everyone gets back into the rhythm of work and school schedules, we’re reflecting on some of the lovely activities and events that happened in Killarney and Millstreet over the summer. Thanks to all of our friends and supporters who made them happen😎![]()
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📣Stay tuned here for more regular updates coming soon📣![]()
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1. Sing-along in the sunshine at Drishane Castle![]()
2. Salsa Classes in Killarney National Park![]()
3 & 4. Community art classes by Elton in Millstreet![]()
5. KASI International Choir at the The Black Sheep Hostel & Coffee Shack open mic![]()
6. Killarney walking tour with Nataliia![]()
7. Citadel, world music from Kinsale Road band performing in Millstreet
📣Check out this free Well-Being for Parents event in Killarney Heights Hotel📍 ![]()
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⏰10am-12.30pm on Wednesday 11th September.![]()
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✅Babys and toddlers are welcome! ![]()
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📩Contact reception@listowelfrc.ie or call 06823584 to book a place.
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