17% of Ukrainians in Cork are being accommodated in host homes and pledged properties. Hosting is a fantastic thing to do and plays a crucial role in Ireland's ongoing response to the invasion of Ukraine. Hosting is more than just accommodation - it's a safe landing, a warm welcome and a pathway to integration for guests.
Join us at the Council Chambers in Cork City Hall for an interactive evening aimed at empowering hosts and their Ukrainian guests with the support, information and local resources they need for a successful and sustainable hosting experience.
In collaboration with Cork City Council, we're bringing together anyone who is currently hosting or considering signing up to host with local partners to receive on the spot support and advice.
During the event you'll get a chance to:
- Hear what we've learned after 2 years of hosting
- Get support for you or your guest(s)
- Connect with other hosts in your community and share experiences
- Find out how you can support your guests to move on and gain their indepence when the time comes
- If you're considering becoming a host, find out how it all works and get your questions answered
- Discover how you can help out locally even if you're not able to host right now
Helping Irish Hosts arose in direct response to the Ukraine crisis, to empower and support individuals and communities in Ireland to host displaced Ukrainians in their homes, safely and sustainably. We’ve facilitated matches for over 2,000 Ukrainians in more than 1,000 homes, created a vibrant, trusted support network for hosts and present a strong voice in advocacy for hosts at all levels. We are hosts, helping hosts.
We're going around the country with our Host Roadshow to celebrate the local community response, recognise existing hosts, recruit new ones and make sure everyone feels confident and supported in their hosting journey.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR
Families and individuals who are currently hosting Ukrainians in and around Cork, as well as anyone who is coinsidering becoming a host or providing support in other ways.
NOTE: This event is in English and is specifically aimed at supporting people currently hosting or interested in hosting. Ukrainians interested in finding out about being hosted in an Irish home should visit our website for more info: https://www.helpingirishhosts.com/information-for-ukrainian-guests
If you're not able to make it to the event, find out how you can get support or sign up to host here: https://www.helpingirishhosts.com/
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The Helping Irish Hosts Roadshow series is supported by The One Foundation, The Community Foundation, The Shapiro Foundation, Choose Love, The Irish Red Cross and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
