Irish Refugee Council Education Fund
For people in the asylum process there are very limited opportunities to further or progress their education beyond secondary school level. The biggest barrier people face in accessing education is financial. At present, people likely to spend long periods of time in state reception centres, on very limited means, due to delays in the system.
This fund was established in 2015 with support from the Community Foundation for Ireland to financially assist people in the asylum process in accessing further education. Since then, through very generous donations from the public and the private sector, the fund has continued to assist people in the asylum process with their educational needs, be it course fees, transportation costs or course materials.
Since it was established the Fund has supported over 100 people in the asylum process onto further education and thankfully we have been able to support more people each year. Both the IRC and the people who have been supported are massively grateful to everyone who has made this possible.
Education plays a vital role in people’s development, self esteem and integration, if you want to find out more or would like to organise a fundraiser for this fund, please contact Charlotte at [email protected] or to make a direct donation hit the Donate button above or, alternatively, you can make a donation or set up a standing order to the Education Fun bank account: BIC: AIBKIE2D | IBAN: IE69AIBK93338449657479
The Irish Refugee provides services and
support to refugees and people seeking asylum in Ireland. We also advocate for
improvements in the asylum procedure, reception conditions and in relation to
Ireland’s engagement with EU refugee policy.
Our Vision
A just, fair and inclusive Irish society for people seeking protection.The Irish Refugee Council believes, in accordance with the 1951 Convention relating to the status of refugees, that every person has the right to claim asylum and to have their application considered in a fair and transparent manner.
Our Mission
Our Values
Independence
Human Rights
Inclusion
Expertise
Partnership
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- Rory and Aoife work on our Housing Programme which involves the delivery of housing to people who cannot exit Direct Provision in addition to key support for people moving out of DP or who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.
- Charlotte coordinates our Education Access Programme which includes financial supports for people wishing to gain access to education or training in addition to advocacy work to make further education more accessible for people seeking asylum.
- Greta oversees our Employment Programme, which aims to assist people in accessing the labour market and getting job ready. This work includes a programme of work specifically with female refugees.
- Our Resettlement work supports people with refugee status across the country - promoting their rights and integration. Our Resettlement Officer Hassina works with individuals, families and the local communities into which refugees have been resettled, to assist them in their transition and resettlement. She also provides resettlement and intercultural training to staff, local communities and refugees.
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