Mapping of migrant organisations

Last Updated 21 July, 2009
Carla De Tona, Ronit Lentin, Elena Moreo
Trinity Immigration Initiative Migrant Networks Project
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1.
Afghan Community And Cultural Association of Ireland, Dublin
20 Ashington Gardens
Off Navan Road; Dublin 7
afgcommunity@hotmail.com
http://nasrudinsaljoqi.tripod.com/
2001; 100 members
Support Afghan refugees and asylum seekers living in Ireland; provide advice and information on services and opportunities; liaise with governmental and non-governmental organisations on matters relevant to the community; organise cultural and social events; promote Afghan culture; publish a newsletter.
2.
Africa Centre
9c Abbey Street LowerMethodist Church Building Dublin 1
info@africacentre.ie
www.africacentre.ie
2000
Promote Africans’ active participation in Irish society; challenge stereotypes about how Africa is portrayed in the media, in the political and NGOs sectors; act as a focal point for African immigrants in Ireland; commission and publish research; promote links between Ireland and Africa; advance co-operation, dialogue and partnership on development issues; intercultural education and anti-racism.
3.
Africa-Caribbean Forum, Cavan
akoms93@yahoo.com
http://forum.cavancommunity.ie/afrocaribforum/
2008 (November); women, advocacy
Set up as a mixed group, it is largely made up of women, and there are plans to transform it into a women’s group. Aims to be a voice representing the interests of African and Caribbean immigrants and, where necessary, to provide them with representation, mediation and advocacy. It provides information, advice and guidance to migrants and acts as a resource in Ireland for information on the cultures of the African and Caribbean Countries.
4.
Africa-Caribbean Forum, Navan
Unit H2, Balmoral Industrial Estate, Navan, Co Meath
akoms93@yahoo.com
ansa@ireland.com
www.africacaribbeanforum.com
2006 (December); 10 board of directors, 60 mailing members.
Represent African and Caribbean migrants; provide information, mediation, advocacy; act as an information resource on the culture of African and Caribbean countries; organise intercultural events, family, and youth activities; link with other African, Caribbean and ethnic minority groups in Ireland.
Monthly meetings.
5.
African Children Choir Ireland Network (TACCIN), Navan Co. Meath
31 Hazel Drive, Beaufort Place, Navan, Co. Meath
2007; 25 children aged between 5 and 16
Helps and supports parents to grow