• Sanctuary Runners call for a new approach to integration in new programme for Government • The outdated and aspirational ‘Migrant Integration Strategy’ model not fit for purpose • Less talking, more doing – Government needs to see intrinsic importance of Community Integration for social cohesion in our country Sanctuary Runners today […]
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Thousands across the world embrace the Global Solidarity Run
It was a run like no other as thousands of people in 75 countries across the world took part in Saturday’s Global Solidarity Run. A run to enable people to show solidarity with those who are forcibly displaced and those living in extreme poverty, the Sanctuary Runners’ initiative began on […]
President Michael D Higgins Full Statement on Global Solidarity Run – “The run is an example of the solidarity which is needed at all levels (for) a world based on humanitarian values”
May I extend my very best wishes to all those who will be participating in this weekend’s Global Solidarity Run, organised by Sanctuary Runners in order to bring people together around the world in solidarity with all those who are forcibly displaced and all those living in extreme poverty. The […]
LET YOUR FEET DO THE TALKING: Tánaiste calls on people worldwide to join the Global Solidarity Run on Saturday, October 19th
The ‘Run’ enables people across the world to show their solidarity with people who are forcibly displaced and those living in extreme poverty A Sanctuary Runners’ initiative supported by Irish Aid – which this year celebrates its 50th year in existence The Global Solidarity Run takes place on Saturday, October […]
World Record number of International Protection Applicants to take part in Irish Life Dublin Marathon with Sanctuary Runners
25 members of this year’s 70-strong Sanctuary Runner team will be people seeking international protection or refugee status The highest number of international protection applicants to have ever taken part in a full marathon worldwide Sanctuary Runners inviting registered marathon entrants to take part wearing their blue running top in […]
Michael Darragh Macauley is unveiled as the new CEO of Sanctuary Runners
. Former Dublin GAA star to lead the Solidarity-Through-Sport movement · Sanctuary Runners plan to expand groups across Ireland – and internationally with a focus on community integration · Macauley building on his experience of working in Dublin’s north inner city with […]
Brighton Sanctuary Runners off to a flyer!
It was a morning full of solidarity, friendship and respect on England’s south coast as the Brighton Sanctuary Runners got into their stride for the first time. Graham Clifford, Sanctuary Runners’ founder and Head of International Development, was on hand as over 100 people donned the blue tops and took […]
Sanctuary Runners to launch in Brighton this Saturday!
A new Sanctuary Runners group will be launched in in Brighton on Saturday, July 6th. Sanctuary Runners, which uses running, jogging and walking to bring all in the community together, focuses on community integration and social bridge building. The not-for-profit Solidarity-through-Sport movement was founded in Ireland in 2018 by feature […]
Sanctuary Runners launch Global Solidarity Run at United Nations
Irish Solidarity-Through-Sport Movement aiming to get 1 million people across the world to take part in the October 19th event Hundreds gather at UNHCR conference to help launch the global run to show solidarity with displaced people across the world Irish solidarity-through-sport movement Sanctuary Runners today launched an ambitious new […]
From Direct Provision to the United Nations: Cork’s Busie to represent Sanctuary Runners at the UN in Geneva
A former international protection applicant, now working with Cork City Council, will represent Sanctuary Runners at a major international conference in Geneva this week as the Cork-founded solidarity-through-sport movement launches its first ever Global Solidarity Run. The Global Solidarity Run is a Sanctuary Runners’ initiative supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs, […]