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Programmes that bring people together

Seven active programmes, all free, all run by volunteers.

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7 programmes

  1. Volunteers working at laptops in the Wadajir Community Hub
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    Community support and integration

    Community Hub drop-in

    Help in Somali and English with letters, forms, housing, health, education and work.

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

    30–50 people use the drop-in each week

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  2. Volunteer teacher working through an exercise with women learners at the Wadajir Hub
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    Education and employment

    English Women’s Class

    A free, friendly English class for women, with a path into further education.

    Wednesdays, 6pm to 7pm

    30 women completed the 2025–26 course

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  3. A Wadajir volunteer at a desk with Irish and Somali flags
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    Community support and integration

    Information sessions

    Clear information on rights, public services, further education and work.

    Once or twice a month

    3,400+ followers across WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

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  4. Erasmus+ and international
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    Youth and community participation

    Erasmus+ and international

    Young people from our community learning with peers across Europe.

    Through the year

    Mar 2026 Lights After Shadows, Malta

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  5. Wadajir representatives meeting members of An Garda Síochána
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    Advocacy and social impact

    Garda coffee mornings

    Meet local Gardaí, ask questions and learn how to report racism and hate crime.

    Monthly

    Jan 2026 community safety and hate crime discussion

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  6. People from different backgrounds sharing a table of Somali and Irish food
    06

    Culture, events and connections

    Intercultural events

    Food, music and culture shared with neighbours across Dublin 7.

    At least one major event a year

    100+ people at Intercultural Food for All, July 2026

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  7. Wadajir football team in green and black kit in an indoor sports hall
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    Youth and community participation

    Community football

    Football that brings newcomers and local young adults together.

    Three tournaments a year

    Semi-finals World Refugee Day Fair Play Cup, June 2026

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