City of Sanctuary Dublin

City of Sanctuary Dublin is a network of Dublin based individuals and organisations whose primary aim is to create a culture of welcome and inclusion for refugees, asylum-seekers and other vunerable migrants. It is part of the wider network of Places of Sanctuary Ireland and City of Sanctuary movement, which creates opportunities for Irish people to meet these newcomers to our country, to hear their stories and to help them find a new home here among us.

The City of Sanctuary movement began in Sheffield in 2005 with a vision for making cities places that had a culture of welcome and inclusion, especially for those seeking sanctuary. The vision has spread to over 70 cities, towns and villages in many parts of Ireland and UK and now includes ‘Streams of Sanctuary’ – initiatives to welcome refugees and migrants in schools, universities, hospitals, sports clubs, churches and other faith groups, theatres and music venues, businesses and other community groups.