The Community Host Programme helps you establish a dedicated support network that makes hosting refugees more manageable and effective for everyone involved.

Hosting refugees is a significant responsibility that benefits greatly from community backing. This programme addresses the challenge of ensuring hosts have adequate support whilst refugees receive comprehensive assistance to settle successfully. It's designed for existing hosts, potential hosts, and community members who want to contribute to refugee resettlement efforts.

The programme involves forming a support group, completing specialised training, and accessing ongoing resources including expert guidance, practical tools, and peer support networks. Your group will help coordinate essential services, provide emotional support, and ensure both hosts and refugees have what they need to thrive.

Communities benefit through strengthened social connections, enhanced cultural understanding, and the satisfaction of making a tangible difference in people's lives. You'll gain access to professional training materials, support sessions with experts, practical resources like home-sharing agreements, and connection to Ireland's broader Community Sponsorship Programme network.