Unheard Voices: Young People Seeking Asylum Awareness
Run by NICVA
A half-day session at NICVA, delivered by Include Youth and co-designed with young people seeking asylum, on the asylum process and the experiences of those seeking safety. Ideal for anyone working with asylum-seekers or refugees.
Challenge perceptions and break down barriers.
Gain a deeper understanding of the asylum process and the experiences of those seeking safety in this half-day session delivered by Include Youth. Co-designed with young people seeking asylum, the session is ideal for anyone working with asylum-seekers or refugees.
Include Youth’s training is informed and co-designed with children and young people, giving practitioners chances to learn how to best support children and young people.
This training challenges myths, builds empathy, and boosts cultural awareness and inclusion. In this session you will explore:The common misconceptions held about asylum seekers and refugeesInsight into why young people flee their home countries, how they get here, and what barriers they faceAn increased cultural awareness of some of the most common countries of origin for the young people Include Youth works withSuitable for anyone working with asylum-seekers or refugees, as well as those wanting to broaden their understanding of this topic.
This session is part of NICVA’s support for EDI, which includes raising awareness and creating opportunities to learn and enhance skills for voluntary and community organisations in Northern Ireland. Include Youth is a member of NICVA’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Stakeholder Group.
Full details and registration are on NICVA’s page for this session, which is kept up to date — use “Book a place” or “Find out more”.
Who is running it
NICVA
NICVA, the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action, is a membership and representative umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. With over a thousand members - ranging from household name charities to grass roots community groups - we lobby and campaign to advance the interests of the people and communities that our members support. We offer a wide range of practical services, products and support to our members to help them do what they do best - find innovative solutions for social challenges.
- Phone
- 02890877777
- Website
- https://www.nicva.org/
- Address
- 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT15 6PB Belfast Antrim BT15 2GB
Who it is for
- Community relations practitioners
- Faith communities
- Schools and educators
Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets