At the end of March, we were contacted about Ms. M.K., a Slovak woman who is visually impaired and has had recent mental health difficulties. She had arrived in Ireland and, shortly after, found herself completely alone at the airport, confused and without any support. A member of the public noticed her situation and kindly […]
We were delighted to take part in the 2nd Gathering of Leaders and Streetworkers of the Barka Network, entitled “Grateful for the Journey”, held at the Barka Community Integration Association in Chudobczyce, Poland (21-22/03/2026). This two-day event brought together nearly 80 participants and was a meaningful expression of appreciation for the work of Leaders, Streetworkers, […]
When Rafat (77) arrived in Dublin, she was confused and disoriented. She believed she could travel overland from Ireland to Canada and did not understand that this was geographically impossible. It quickly became clear that she was extremely vulnerable. Rafat had spent much of her adult life in London and held Indefinite Leave to Remain […]
This week, the Barka for Mutual Help Ireland team visited the headquarters of Focus Ireland in Dublin. During the meeting, we had the opportunity to present our work at PACT and 15 Eustace Street, sharing our experience in supporting people in vulnerable situations, including those facing homelessness and social exclusion. We also learned more about […]
Barka for Mutual Help Ireland Return & Relocation Support Programme – Annual Report 2025 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025 BARKA IRELAND IN NUMBERS: TOTAL NUMBER OF RECONNECTIONS IN 2025: 131 Persons TOTAL NUMBER OF RECONNECTIONS SINCE ESTABLISHMENT: 1238 Persons BARKA IE: Helping People Reconnect and Reintegrate Introduction BARKA IE is a charitable organization based in Dublin, dedicated […]
This December, the Barka for Mutual Help Ireland, in cooperation with the Consular and Polish Diaspora Section of the Embassy of Poland in Dublin, organised a Christmas Eve celebration in Dublin for people experiencing homelessness, loneliness, and difficult life circumstances. Around 150 participants gathered for an evening filled with warmth, community, and hope. For over […]
Fundacja Barka serdecznie zaprasza na Wigilię Integracyjną Polonii, która odbędzie się w sobotę, 13 grudnia 2025 roku, w godzinach 13:00–15:00, w Polskiej Bibliotece Biblary, 1 Library Square, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 PA07.Na miejsce można łatwo dojechać autobusami 13, G1, G2 lub 68. Dla uczestników dostępny będzie darmowy parking przy bibliotece. To wyjątkowe spotkanie będzie okazją, […]
It is with deep sadness that we join many across Ireland in mourning the passing of Sr Stanislaus Kennedy, known to so many simply as Sr Stan. Sr Stan passed away peacefully at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, following an illness. She was 86. A tireless advocate for social justice, Sr Stan dedicated her life to […]
Someone had told Nauris there would be a job and accommodation waiting for him here. But when he arrived, he discovered it was all a lie. For six long weeks, he wandered the streets of Dublin — cold, hungry, and exposed to danger. He survived thanks to soup kitchens and, for two weeks, managed to […]
Representatives of Barka for Mutual Help took part in the Polish Diaspora Gathering in Ireland held in Limerick, where community leaders, academics, representatives of Polish and Irish institutions, and young Polish leaders came together to discuss the future of the Polish community in Ireland. The discussions focused on:• the public image and civic engagement of […]
