What do we do?

NICRAS is a Refugee Community Organisation (RCO) which was established in 2002. It is the only refugee led organisation in Northern Ireland that represents the interests of the refugee community. 

NICRAS aims to:
  • Support the integration process of refugees and asylum seekers into local communities throughout Northern Ireland
  • Raise awareness of the issues, problems and difficulties faced by refugees and asylum seekers in Northern Ireland
  • Inform members of relevant changes to immigration policy and legislation
  • Organise social and recreational events 
  • Respond to the changing needs of its members.
Membership

Any refugee or asylum seeker in Northern Ireland can become a full member by Contacting Us and requesting a Membership Form.

Associate Membership is available to other interested individuals and organisations. Alternatively, you can Support Us in other ways.


Holiday Opening Times

NICRAS will close for Christmas on Friday December 23 at 2pm and reopen on Tuesday January 3 after the New Year's Day Bank Holiday.

The Red Cross office at NICRAS will be open on Wednesday 28 December and Wednesday 4 January from 10am - 4pm.


Our emergency number during the holiday period is 07546 476656.




What's Going On in NICRAS



 
Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers, 143a University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HP. 
Phone: 028 90246699
Fax: 028 90248855
Email: info@nicras.org.uk
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