⚠️ Social cohesion is threatened by ignorance and misconceptions.
Allowing this to continue fuels division.

💙 We must do better — together.

#CommunityIntegration #SocialCohesion #RunTogether #Inclusion #Belonging #Ireland

It’s been over five years since Ireland has had an effective community integration strategy.

If government won’t listen to communities, it should listen to research.

This is why we believe in connection.
Integration isn’t just about policies on paper — it’s about friendship, respect, and shared experiences.

Professor Pete Lunn of the ESRI highlights a simple truth:
the more time people spend getting to know people from different backgrounds, the more positive their views become.

The research shows many people in Ireland overestimate immigration and misunderstand why people move here.

Misconceptions matter — they shape attitudes and public debate.

That sounds like a lovely idea too☕️!

Strong, resilient communities are built when everyone can play their part. #CommunityIntegration #SanctuaryRunners

We invite Minister O’Callaghan to join us on a Saturday morning to see what real inclusion looks like — and call on the Government to deliver a long-overdue community integration strategy.

Since 2018, over 40,000 people have taken part in Sanctuary Runners’ activities across 40 groups nationwide, coming together respectfully regardless of nationality or legal status.

Social cohesion isn’t weakened by people seeking protection — it’s strengthened through inclusion, connection, and community.