06/07/2026
On 20th June 2026.
As part of Refugee Week Ireland 2026, Youth L.I.F.T Galway successfully organised the Refugee Week Celebration, theme "Together We Belong."
The event was designed to promote inclusion, celebrate cultural diversity, and strengthen relationships between refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and the wider Galway community. Through music, storytelling, arts, cultural expression, food, panel discussion/dialogue, participants experienced the richness that diversity brings to society.
It was an honour to have the Mayor of Galway, Cllr Helen Ogbu as our special guest of honour while performing her first official duty as first Migrant female Mayor of Galway. 🙏
Special thanks my friend to Cllr Ébhlín Seoighthe (Galway City Centre) and Michelle Ni Chléirigh of Tonn na Clé for the kind words and support.
One thing stood out to me - The Wall of Testimonials - It was the voice of courage to talk about their jouneys, experiences and aspirations.🥰
Youth L.I.F.T Galway extends sincere appreciation to all sponsors, partners, volunteers, performers, speakers, panel members, community organisations and participants whose commitment and collaboration made the event possible.
Special thanks to: Galway City Council, Refugee Week Ireland, Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT Galway City), Youth Work Ireland Galway, Department of Educationand Youth, National Lottery Galway City Partnership
Community grows when every voice is heard.
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