Supporting schools to be places of welcome and inclusion for everyone

Galway Educate Together Secondary School become the first Secondary School in the County to become a Champion School

Colaiste Bride Pledges for SOSI!

Sanctuary Ambassadors Webinar: The Inside Story

SOLIDARITY, SUPPORT AND PEACE IN DIFFICULT TIMES

Wicklow County Council Library Service has been awarded Library of Sanctuary status!

Latest News

Join Places and Schools of Sanctuary Ireland in Celebrating World Refugee Week

Next week marks Refugee Week, culminating in World Refugee Day on June 20th, dedicated to recognising the needs, resilience, and...

Paula Leavy-McCartthy, County librarian, Westmeath and Cathaoirleach, Cllr Liam McDaniel receiving the award and

Westmeath Library Services Awarded as Library of Sanctuary

Westmeath Library Services of Sanctuary Award Ceremony report Congratulations to Westmeath Library Services, which has recently joined the growing network...

Second annual Sanctuary in Faith ‘Dialogue of Friendship’ Event

The Sanctuary Faith Stream will again be partnering with the Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group for this year's event,...

What is a School of Sanctuary?

Through a framework called Learn/Action/Share, schools work to strengthen their identity as a place of welcome and inclusion in their community, becoming a beacon of sanctuary for those who are vulnerable to marginalisation or isolation

In the Sanctuary journey, as they work to becoming a Champion School of Sanctuary, schools demonstrate a commitment to become ever more inclusive places, taking an active and visible stance against prejudice and racism. Standing in solidarity with those who need sanctuary in our communities and in our world, students are shown the paths to build a more harmonious and peaceful Ireland.

FIND OUT MORE

Visit our Schools of Sanctuary across Ireland

View Our Schools of Sanctuary

What Our Schools Say

“The Sanctuary initiative means quite a lot to me as I feel the importance of being welcomed as a migrant in Ireland, which is important to me as a teacher and also important to the students. I have witnessed how this initiative has improved student voice in our school and I would say my voice as a migrant teacher as well. It is not easy being a migrant/refugee, but it is initiatives like these which make a huge difference in our lives”

Ms Nyamuranga

Teacher and Sanctuary Lead, Donabate Community College

“Being involved with SoS is the most fulfilling things I have undertaken in my career. It has opened my eyes to the beauty of celebrating diversity. The school of Sanctuary experience is joyful and heartwarming. I am so proud of all of my students who have taught me and each other so much.”

Ms Corcoran

Teacher and Sanctuary Lead, Mercy Secondary School

“Honestly for us here in Nano Nagle College, being a School of Sanctuary and having teachers as Sanctuary Ambassadors is something that is engrained in the culture of our school. We understand that Champion Sanctuary status is not a tick-the-box exercise and instead is inherent in all that we do here”