The Open Community works with people across Ireland to welcome refugees and displaced people. Together with individuals, groups, and employers, we make community welcome possible. From first interest to long-term settlement, we offer guidance and support at every step.

 
 
 

Our Impact

51%

Over half of people in Ireland live in a county that welcomes

622

Individuals supported to become community welcomers in 2025

51

Newcomers welcomed in 2025

 

Stories from the community

“We got support from other Community Sponsorship groups, and we are happy to give support to others.”
Lynne
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Lynne’s Story
“It’s a very humbling experience to think that you can actually help another human being.”
Paul
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Paul's Story
"It’s all about them, the family. Listen to what they want and need and help when you can. They are trying to build a life here."
Anna
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Anna's Story
“The most important thing for us is our children. I want them to live somewhere really safe. Somewhere that will stay safe. I want to find good work. I want to live a normal life, like everybody else.”
Shahera
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Shahera’s Story
“Community Sponsorship has arms and legs that stretch out far beyond the local community. It has such a positive knock-on effect.”
Janet
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Janet’s Story
"I wanted to show the effect of war on Syrians and on our cities through the photos, and how much our family went through to get here."
Alrahal
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Alrahal Family's Story
 
 

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