s refugees and asylum-seekers in Dublin city centre over the weekend, we believe it is important for media to ensure we cover the stories of the many refugees who, despite living with the trauma of having to leave their homes amid a war, have settled in new communities and built new lives in Ireland.
“Children are thriving in schools and tackling the modh conniollach and rural Ireland is getting an injection,” she says.inspiring Ukrainian women who are bringing their education, skills, entrepreneurial spirit and humanity to Irish society and the Irish economy."You can do more than you think. If you want to start something new, you should give it a try."
I decided I wanted to teach Irish and Ukrainian students together to give them a chance to get to know each other, make friends, work as a team and develop their social skills. So, I started taking small steps in this direction. I contacted and the local youth centre because I was looking for a place to host these activities. Eventually, we collaborated and created a local Smart Lab school.
If you’re a Ukrainian refugee looking for work in Ireland, my advice would be don’t be afraid to deal with challenges. You can do more than you think. If you want to start something new, you should give it a try. Analyse the skills you already have, and if it’s necessary to learn something new, then do it. Do it today.
We arrived in Ireland in March 2022, feeling tormented but not broken. Soon after arriving, I saw a post on Twitter that said George’s Street Arcade in Dublin wanted to support Ukrainians by providing a free rental unit, so they could start their own business. The business has helped me survive mentally and empowered me to keep going, despite all the difficulties. For us, it’s more than work; it’s our way to say ‘Thank you, Ireland’ by providing quality services.
Ukrainian economist Yuliia Melnyk’s life was turned upside down when her city was invaded in February 2022, but since moving to Ireland, she’s put her skills to good use by becoming a Community Links Worker in Bundoran, Co Donegal. I’m used to working in a friendly team, where we always help and support each other. So, when I came to Ireland, I helped other mothers who had children in the hospital or were trying to get their children a place in school by acting as a translator.