Refugee Resettlement

We support Programme Refugees to settle into their new homes and communities in Ireland, where they can find safety, protection, and opportunities.

In numbers

Respond has been involved in the Irish Refugee Resettlement Programme since 2017 and during that time have acted as the implementing partner on the programmes in counties Waterford, Kilkenny, Longford, Laois, Wicklow, Clare and Meath.

We are actively supporting communities and refugees in Counties Louth, Waterford, and Cork.

Involved in the Irish Refugee Resettlement Programme since
2017

175
Families Supported

781
Individuals Supported

9
Counties Supported

Our Actions

Develop an orientation programme of activities to promote integration of refugees to the local community

Provide support and guidance to refugee families to promote independent living

Work with service providers and community groups to raise awareness of refugee resettlement locally

Success Stories

Syrian Life

I was born in a beautiful village in Southwest Syria in the province of Daraa; I lived with my parents..

A Lost Childhood

One day, when I was twelve years old I said goodbye to my parents and my two younger sisters. Little..

Refugee Resettlement in Rural Ireland

My family were resettled to a small town in rural Ireland on a cold, wet, dark day in December2018. Three..

Syrian Life

I was born in a beautiful village in Southwest Syria in the province of Daraa; I lived with my parents..

A Lost Childhood

One day, when I was twelve years old I said goodbye to my parents and my two younger sisters. Little..

Refugee Resettlement in Rural Ireland

My family were resettled to a small town in rural Ireland on a cold, wet, dark day in December2018. Three..

Connections with local organisations

“Connections with local organisations i.e. meeting families in the local FRC, making families familiar with other supports, networks and organisations. Huge improvement in English, confidence and self-esteem seen in all families“

Community Stakeholder 4

Good support was provided to the school.

“Integration to the community worked very well. Good support was provided to the school.“

Community Stakeholder

Very open and always available.

“The Officer in particular. Very open and always available. Truly believe they have the welfare of the families and children at heart“

Community Stakeholder 2

Assist in the integration process of these families.

“I can’t speak for all the agencies but I do know that in our agency, we worked very closely with the Respond support team to assist in the integration process of these families“

Community Stakeholder 1

Power to face our new life

“You gave us power to face our new life. Just do the same with next programme“

Family, Drogheda

Such an important part of our resettlement

“To Respond and our Resettlement Team, for being such an important part of our resettlement journey. For encouraging us, believing in us and never letting us give up. Thank you“

Family, Longford

Work to Date

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Direct Contact info

Get in touch

Refugee Settlement

Tel: 01 808 7700

Mail: resettlement@respond.ie