Heather Agnew

Heather's Half Marathon in aid of NICRAS

Fundraising for Northern Ireland Community of Refugees & Asylum Seekers

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On the 18th of September I will be running the Belfast City Half Marathon to raise money for Northern Ireland Community for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. NICRAS is a refugee community organisation. It is the only refugee-led organisation in Northern Ireland which represents the interests of the refugee community. I have been involved with NICRAS since a young age and wanted to do something to raise some money and awareness for the organisation. The money raised will go towards essential toiletries and nappies for refugee families and families seeking asylum who are often in need of such basic essentials after arriving in Northern Ireland with next to nothing.

You can read more about NICRAS on their website:

http://www.nicras.org.uk/

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Northern Ireland Community of Refugees & Asylum Seekers

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www.nicras.btck.co.uk/

NICRAS is the only refugee led organisation in Northern Ireland. It has been in existence for 10 years. It was started by NICEM (Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic Minorities) who supported its development until it became an independent organisation in 2007. It provides advice, information, support, activities and educational opportunities, and a voice for refugees and asylum seekers in Northern Ireland. Over the 10 years of its development, NICRAS activities have included drop in and group social activities, educational opportunities, English classes, provision of advice and support, inter community work, good relations, volunteer development and lobbying for change. NICRAS is a membership based charity. The management committee is elected at the AGM and is composed of asylum seekers and refugees and advisors with expert knowledge of policy and charities. Membership has increased steadily and there are now almost 200 members.