On Tuesday 3rd December 2024, volunteers were celebrated for their incredible contributions and positive impact they have on our community.
Cork Volunteer Centre hosted the event in the Cork City Hall and the Lord Mayor of Cork welcomed volunteers.
Congratulations to everyone!
If you’re interested in volunteering, click here to find out more and explore your options.
Photo: Deputy Lord Mayor Honore Kamegni with BRIJ volunteers. It’s been an exciting few weeks as Deputy Lord Mayor Honore Kamegni has been visiting centres in Cork, with plans to…
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle, hosted a reception for BRIJ at Cork City Hall. The Lord Mayor welcomed BRIJ volunteers and residents of several direct provision and emergency accommodation centres.
Effective from the 29th January 2025, all Labour Market Access Permissions (LMAP), commonly referred to as work permits, will be issues digitally.
BRIJ met with Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman and provided a document highlighting the challenges faced by newly arrived and longer term asylum seekers and possible solutions.
A Syrian refugee, Saleem Yateem, who came to Ireland with no English eight years ago has graduated from the University of Limerick (UL) with a degree in Bioscience.
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