Find out more about the work of ourOutreach worker, Suzanne McKane
The GRSG works from community development principles – participation,
empowerment, capacity building, an emphasis on collective rather than
individual action and working from an anti racist and anti sexist
perspective and a commitment to human rights and solidarity.The
organisation has been involved in working with asylum seekers and
refugees on a range of projects and initiatives:
Information work – leaflets, brochures and newsletters
Development of Women’s Groups
Development of Childcare Initiatives, including training
Policy Development e.g. health, legal issues, education
Anti Racism issues, including the development of the
Galway Anti Racism Strategy in collaboration
Development of Integration strategies for Galway city and
county
Health Projects – MARTA (Migrants, Asylum Seekers and
Refugees Training for Action) HIPP (Health Information and Promotion
Project) ICM (Intercultural Mediation course)
Health Information open day once a year in NUIG for all
health related organisations
Research – Right to work and Access to Education,
Employment and Training
Intercultural Projects, ‘Damhsa Domhanda’
Networking with other groups e.g. local alliances and
networks
Capacity building & advocacy and Training for
asylum seekers and refugees
Media Work
Public education/information and awareness raising
Advocate on behalf of clients with local &
statutory agencies for a fair outcome
Referrals
Homework clubs
Support to those in the Asylum Process
Support to residents committees in direct provision
Providing consultancy and training on multiculturalism and
Integration
Campaigning for better conditions in direct provision
Campaigning for the right to work and train for Asylum
Seekers
Campaigning for better recognition of qualifications