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Email Address
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Location
Kilkenny West, The Pigeons, Athlone, Westmeath, Na, Ireland
Describe the purpose and aim(s) of the organisation/voluntary group
New Horizon is a community group which has been working with International Protection applicants in Athlone since 2000. Our main focus is on almost 500 residents in Direct Provision sites in Athlone and Horseleap, Moate. We also work with Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection, Ukrainians living in state-provided accommodation in the Athlone and Moate area.
Learners most commonly worked with:
Migrants
People experiencing rural isolation
Refugees and/or people seeking international protection
Programmes/Courses Offered
Community engagement programmes (personal development programmes through creative, social or manual activities eg. flower arranging)
Computer skills
Level of courses you offer
Non-accredited
Types of wraparound support provided
Drop in centre
Information and guidance services
Resources (digital library, lending schemes, books)
Travel
Additional Wraparound Support (not listed)
Resources: Laptops, bicycle
Approximate number of learners engaged with annually
200+