UCC group plans range of initiatives to welcome refugees

From teaching refugees about Irish history and society, to a census of Arabic speakers on campus, a grassroots group of staff and students at UCC is planning a range of initiatives to welcome arriving refugees in the coming months.

The new group, “UCC Friends of Refugees” will focus on education, activism and fundraising, and is open to students, staff, retired staff and former students.

Founder Gertrude Cotter, former CEO of refugee support group NASC, said the response so far has been overwhelming.