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About Sanctuary Runners

Sanctuary Runners is a solidarity-through-sport movement, promoting community integration by bringing migrants (especially asylum seekers and refugees) and longer-term residents together to run, jog or walk in friendship and respect. 

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With groups across Ireland and growing internationally.

Our model helps communities to connect, fosters integration, and supports both physical and mental wellbeing.

Vision

Our vision is of a more inclusive society where people from all backgrounds and nationalities are valued, and where community integration is properly understood and championed.

Mission

Our mission is to build bridges and bring communities together through running, jogging, and walking, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, especially migrants and people seeking international protection.