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Trinity University of Sanctuary Community Fund
Universities of Sanctuary is in an initiative that recognises and celebrates the efforts of universities and colleges that welcome and support sanctuary seekers – internationally displaced persons, refugees and asylum seekers within their academic communities.
Administered by the Trinity Global, the Trinity Sanctuary Fund is derived from two separate sources of funding:
- Funds raised through alumni appeals co-ordinated by TDA and
- Trinity Global annual allocation
A total fund of €50,000 is available for the academic year (AY) 2024-2025 for community initiatives related to Sanctuary work. The maximum amount of funding available per project is €5,000-€7,500, lower amounts may also be sought.
Proposals will be assessed by the Trinity Sanctuary Fund Advisory Committee.
Purpose and criteria
The Trinity University of Sanctuary Community Fund is intended to support staff- and student-led community projects which promote the University of Sanctuary principles in College. Collaborative applications between students and staff are strongly encouraged.
The University of Sanctuary principles are:
Principle 1: To learn: learning about what it means to seek sanctuary, in general and in relation to higher education institutions, in particular. It encompasses any activities that involve training staff, teaching students, or holding events to raise awareness on what it means to seek sanctuary.
Principle 2: To embed - embedding concepts of welcome, safety and inclusion within College and the wider community. A sustainable culture of welcome should be established within the institution.
Principle 3: To share - sharing our vision, achievements, what we have learned and our good practice with other education institutions, the local community and as far as we can reach.
Oversight of the Fund is the function of the Trinity Sanctuary Fund Advisory Committee and is managed by Trinity Global.
The Sanctuary Fund aims to support a range of proposals each year, with consideration of the impact, relevance, practicality, and representation across the University of Sanctuary principles demonstrated by each potential activity.
Click here to view the application guidelines.
Download the application form here.