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Resources
Welcome: Helping Churches Welcome People from Other Countries
One of our essential resources is our guide on how churches can extend a warm welcome to individuals from diverse backgrounds Embracing the stranger: Challenges and Opportunities for NI Churches Dr Emma Soye. You can download a PDF Version here.
We encourage local congregations to embrace the opportunity of fostering inclusivity and offering comfort to newcomers. One great resource, the Welcome Churches website, provides practical tips and insights on how faith communities can welcome and engage with migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum.
REFLECTIONS
Helpful Resources
Refugees in Northern Ireland: Basic Facts
Understanding the context of refugee integration is crucial. In our resource titled Refugees in Northern Ireland 2020-21: Some Basic Facts, we share key statistics and insights into the experiences of refugees in our region. This resource helps to raise awareness about the diverse backgrounds and stories of those seeking asylum in Northern Ireland, fostering empathy and understanding within our communities.
Who's Who, Who's Here
Our Who's Who, Who's Here resource provides essential information about the different organisations and key individuals involved in supporting refugees and migrants in Northern Ireland. This resource acts as a directory to help you connect with various agencies providing assistance, ensuring that newcomers can find the help they need quickly.
Hear My Voice: Video Animations and Migrant Story Leaflets
We value the stories of migrants and believe that sharing these narratives is vital. Our Hear My Voice resource features video animations and leaflets that tell the personal stories of migrants. These resources aim to humanise the refugee experience and encourage empathy and support from the wider community.
Informal English Language Classes
Navigating a new language can present real challenges for people seeking refuge and can be a significant hurdle when trying to access to services, employment, and community connection. Embrace NI receives regular up to date Lists of Informal English Language Classes available in the Belfast area. If you're looking for help in improving your English please contact Ligia Parizzi, the ESOL coordinator for Northern Ireland. You can find her contact details on our Ways You Can Help page.
TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
We may be able to put you in touch with a trainer for a workshop.
Contact us by email for details.
‘Small World' Café
An introduction to cultures in NI (15 – 24 people)
‘Small Worlds' are café-style events in which people circulate around tables hosted by volunteers from different nationalities. The workshops introduce a taste of the diversity that exists in NI and provide safe space in which participants can engage with those from different backgrounds. Contact us for details.
Migration and Us
Migration Awareness (15 – 20 people)
This 2-hour interactive training session explores inward and outward migration and provides information on the rights and entitlements of migrant workers in Northern Ireland. It aims to dispel myths and provide practical information on issues relating to migration.
Seeking Refuge
Refugee Awareness (15 – 40 people)
A 2-hour interactive event which looks at the facts around numbers, why asylum seekers come, where they come from and what happens when they arrive in Northern Ireland seeking refuge.
We welcome opportunities to work with several churches or church groups together.
For more information or to arrange a training event, please contact the EMBRACE office by emailing info@embraceni.org
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