We are part of the City of Sanctuary network, a national movement committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for refugees seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.
In 2010, Swansea became the UK’s second official City of Sanctuary, and the very first in Wales, meeting all of the criteria set by the national City of Sanctuary network for this prestigious status. We are incredibly proud of this, and continue to support the work for Wales to become the first Nation of Sanctuary.
Swansea has offered a home to people who have lost their homes and families and we wish to celebrate the welcoming attitudes of Swansea people and organisations.
Our Management Committee invites all organisations, local groups and individuals to join us and help make Swansea proud to be a place of safety. Swansea City of Sanctuary support can include community centres, charities, social clubs, schools, local services and businesses, as well as refugee organisations and volunteers. Supporting organisations can pledge their support to welcome and include people seeking sanctuary in their activities.
“To hear or to read Swansea City of Sanctuary it feels like my next stop where I am going to or where I need to get off. It is like a place which, somehow, does not know me but waits for me and is ready to welcome me with many arms I do not know but which are ready to embrace me. Swansea City of Sanctuary is my final destination in my journey as a refugee or asylum seeker.”
– Management Committee Member and long-term volunteer
Recent News
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HarMINDise
On January 16th, at an event organised by Swansea City of Sanctuary in partnership with the African Community Centre (ACC) project HarMINDise, three schools came together in the National Waterfront Museum to consider ways to improve health and well-being for…
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Book Launch & AGM 2023
On Wednesday 12th December we held an event at Volcano Theatre, with the book launch of two new publishings, our AGM, music, poetry readings, food and art!
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Sanctuary in the Senedd 2023
Sanctuary in the Senedd is an annual event which aims to bring attention to the voices of people who have found sanctuary in Wales about their experiences of education, employment, and mental health.
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Visit to Mumbles Churches Together
On September 24th Mumbles Churches Together hosted a tea and church service where the guests were members of Swansea City of Sanctuary management committee. A very sociable tea was enjoyed in the hall of Holy Cross Church, West Cross!
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Vacancies Now Open!
As 2023 comes to an end, we are excited to announce the available roles within our organisation for 2024.
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Help us reach our target for 2023/24!
We have set up a LocalGiving appeal: Help us reach our target for 2023/24!
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Resist Racism march in Cardiff
Stand Up to Racism organised a Resist Racism march in Cardiff on Saturday 18th March, ahead of The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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