A Place to Call Home
A Place to Call Home
Supporting refugees transition from Direct Provision
Leaving Direct Provision and securing independent housing can be challenging for people granted international protection. Barriers include:
- Limited financial resources
- Lack of knowledge of the Irish rental market
- Difficulty providing acceptable references
- Language barriers
- Discrimination and racism
These challenges are compounded by Ireland’s housing crisis, with long social housing waiting lists and high rental costs. More detail can be found in Transition from Direct Provision to Life in the Community.
A model for transition from Direction Provision
A Place to Call Home supports people to overcome these barriers by providing direct housing assistance and accommodation.
- We use properties donated by religious congregations, civil society organisations, and members of the public.
- Properties are sub-leased to individuals and families, giving them a secure and affordable tenancy for a guaranteed period.
This home is a new birth for me. I have still not come to terms with it. Sometimes I feel like I am in a dream—cooking, hosting a friend, or making a phone call without being asked to lower my voice. Gradually I started enjoying my privacy and freedom. I can express my true happiness and appreciation for what I have now. I’m free and over the moon.
Abdelshafa
This programme is supported by:
Daughters of the Cross of Liege, Holy Faith Sisters, Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, Christian Brothers, The Libermann Trust, Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Society of the Sacred Heart.
St. Stephen’s Green Trust supported the establishment of the project’s governance framework.