FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Ireland
Address
Nelson Mandela House, 44 Gardiner St.Country
IrelandCity
Lower, Dublin1Mobile Phone
00353868175155Telephone
0035316688869Telephone (other)
00353878064388E-Mail (2)
info@sari.ieWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
1997Contact Person1
Ken McCueContact Person 2
Eamonn O' SheaOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Human rightsGeneral Information
Volunteer driven not for profit, non governmental organisation with all-island brief. Staff includes Full-time CEO, Full-time coaches and educators, part-time Development Director and part-time Administrator. Board of directors has seven members who also represent the organisation in networks. The budget, which is in the order of 320K Euro, is drawn from private donations, public fundraising, sponsored events and foundations. Projects include, annual Sportsfest, participation in international events, sports symposia, sports mentoring and Anti-discrimination education through sport programmes. Partners include Sport in Action of Zambia, Dublin Aids Alliance, UNICEF and UNESCO Global Education Initiatives. SARI is a founder member of Football Against Racism Europe, European Network against Racism, Integrating Ireland,Irish NGO Alliance against Racism, Irish Global Campaign for Education, Irish Platform against Child Labour, Amnesty International and United for Intercultural Action.
Mission and Objectives
SARI uses the power of sport to challenge discrimination, promote cultural integration and drive social inclusion throughout Ireland. Working with schools, Direct Provision Centres, refugee and local communities SARI delivers anti-discrimination educational workshops, intercultural sporting events and a Young Leaders youth development and employability programme collectively creating opportunities for all.
Main Projects / Activities
SARI's annual programme includes:
- Hosting intercultural sporting events that bring together people from different cultures and social backgrounds;
- Creating opportunities for young people to participate in employability, social integration and cultural awareness projects at home and abroad;
- Supporting the inclusion of immigrants in Irish society and sharing the traditions of Irish values and culture;
- Promoting intercultural dialogue and celebrating cultural diversity through educational programmes.
Our aim is to develop and deliver practical engagement opportunities for Ireland’s new and established migrant and diverse ethnic communities providing a pathway for personal development, participation in sport and sporting organisations, while generating a culture of inclusiveness and respect for diversity.