Could you open your home to Ukrainian refugees? Find out the basics at this Cork event
New research shows most hosts have had a positive experience.
If you’re open to the idea of opening your home to displaced Ukrainians, Helping Irish Hosts (HIH), an organisation that arose in direct response to the Ukraine crisis, is bringing its Host Information Roadshow to Cork to empower people with the local resources they need to get involved.
In Cork, there are currently 1,700 displaced Ukrainians living in 863 host homes or pledged properties.
This represents 18 per cent of the total number of Ukrainians in the county. Hosting plays a significant role in Ireland’s accommodation of displaced Ukrainians and offers a pathway to integration and many positive benefits for individuals and communities across the country.
“Last year we surveyed over 1,400 hosts and found that 92 per cent have had a positive experience and 76 per cent would recommend hosting.” said Helping Irish Hosts Co-Founder and CEO Angie Gough.
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“It’s just fantastic to hear. We know that the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) plays an important role in allowing people to keep hosting but so too does the wraparound support provided by ourselves and our partners, the Irish Red Cross and IOM.
“However, we estimate that a minimum of 23 per cent of all matches are made privately and we want to ensure these ‘DIY hosts’ as we call them, are aware of the support that’s available to them should they need it.”
The Host Roadshow
Want to know more? The Host Roadshow is rolling into Cork on May 8th at 7pm in the Council Chambers on Anglesea Street.
The event is an opportunity for hosts to get together and share experiences and lessons learned while receiving on-the-spot advice from experts and local support organisations for any stage of the hosting journey – from the early days of sharing a home to supporting guests with moving on once the arrangement is due to come to an end.
You can register for this free event here.
