'No-one wants to live in Direct Provision. They arrive looking for safety and again feel unsafe'

The ‘Tight Spaces’ resource highlights the challenges of Ireland’s Direct Provision system through the eyes of young people

The Irish Refugee Council and the ARD Youth Project (a youth group based in Galway) collaborated on the project

“The power of change is with young people. More than ever, we need you. We need to stand together. This energy, positivity, ambition, and connectivity is needed in the coming weeks and months. Let’s cherish it.”

So said CEO of Irish Refugee Council, Nick Henderson on the launch of ‘Tight Spaces’ recently– An educational resource written by young people for young people, to bring attention to the experience of Direct Provision. Irish Refugee Council and the ARD Youth Project (a youth group based in Galway) collaborated on the project, motivated to support their peers seeking international protection in Ireland.