– Solidarity-through-sport movement brings asylum seekers, refugees and the wider Irish public together through running – This Christmas we are asking people to help purchase running shoes for asylum seekers and refugees – The public can buy, or donate towards, a new pair of running shoes for a Sanctuary Runner […]
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The Sanctuary Runner Impact Study 2020: Running as One in Solidarity and Respect
Today, Thursday, October 15th, we launch our very first Impact Study. For the first time we were able to ask members both in Direct Provision and wider Irish society if, and how, being part of this positive movement has impacted their lives. Some of the findings took […]
#RunForArif – Virtual Sanctuary Runners’ Memorial Event, Saturday, September 19th
The Sanctuary Runner movement invite people to #RunForArif this Saturday and ‘hold their hand to their heart’ in memory of the young Afghan man – Muhammad Arif Ahrar died in a Direct Provision centre in Monaghan in August – Virtual Event will see runners and walkers across Ireland ‘holding […]
Irish Sports Stars stand #WithRefugees on World Refugee Day for #SanctuaryStrength session
As the easing of Covid-19 restrictions continue, Irish athletes from across a range of sports are inviting people to stand with refugees and join a ‘social distancing’ exercise class this 20 June, World Refugee Day. Sports stars including Tom Barr, Ciara Mageean, Patience Jumbo Gula, Sonia O’Sullivan and Brian Fenton are calling on people to stretch, squat […]
VIDEO: Sanctuary Runners take part in the Cork Virtual Marathon – Alone but As One (PLEASE WATCH)
The Sanctuary Runners celebrated by the UNHCR worldwide!
🇮🇪 These refugees and Olympians in Ireland are teaming up online for a serious workout! pic.twitter.com/ffkAKR7GZh — UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) May 20, 2020 It’s been an incredible week for us with the UNHCR celebrating the Sanctuary Runners and specifically the wonderful #SanctuaryStrength series across its social media. […]