Our values are RESPECT EQUALITY TOGETHERNESS

Our objectives are to involve Africans and other minority groups to become active participant in the local community through various programmes and events.

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About us

Laois Africa Support Group is an Irish non-governmental and voluntary organisation in Laois, set up by Bolaji Adeyanju.

Our 4 main objectives are:

To facilitate programmes that link the Irish culture with the African culture, heritage and diversity in Ireland.

To work with government, non-government bodies, and other minority groups to help access programmes that promotes equal opportunities for the African and migrant communities in Laois.

Create and involve the African and migrant communities in various programmes that promotes integration into the wider community.

Facilitate community dialogues and participation with other groups.

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Our Vision

Create a well-integrated and inclusive community where everyone is accepted, respected, treated fairly and welcomed.

Our Mission

To work with other organisation and community groups to identify, coordinate and facilitate programmes that promote integration.

Events

30.09.2022 07:00 pm –

Story Exchange – An Important Part Of My Culture

Inclusion friendly project Empathy education: ends division ends prejudice ends stereotyping ends exclusion ends hate VENUE: Portlaoise Youth Cafe For kids 8-14 years old…

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23.09.2022 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Culture Night 2022 at Dunamaise

Friday 23rd Sept, 7pm – 10pm (Open from 6pm), FREE Enjoy a delicious & entertaining taste of international cuisine and culture in the company of fellow Laois community members from all over the world! Representing some of the many nationalities that make up modern Laois, musicians, poets and artists will present song, dance, spoken word, […]…

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28.05.2022 11:30 am – 5:00 pm

LAOIS AFRICA DAY 2022

Join us for Laois Africa Day 2022 – Event Details A Celebration of African Culture Laois County Council and Laois African Support Group have announced that May 28th will be the day for celebrating Laois Africa Day, 2022. A busy family-friendly lineup of events is planned, with live music, drama, poetry, children’s entertainment, traditional African […]…

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Testimonials

“This weekend Ava and I went to Portlaoise for the day to attend Laois Africa day flagship celebration which took place in the Kavanagh Park. This annual event in Portlaoise is a free family friendly event . Africa Day is a celebration of the continents unity and is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity on May 25, 1963. It is celebrated in various African countries, as well as around the world.

Overall the event is a really great family day out with lots of family-focused activities, including children’s games. It was very accessible with

We had a super day and will definitely be back next year for Africa Day 2019!

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Trish Travelers blog

“This was a great family experience and one every family should part take in. A great day out lots to see and do every child should have this experience.”

William Jones

“Opinion: I was a vulnerable girl when I came to Ireland, and I’m forever grateful to the loving friends I met through Africa Day.”

Justine Singer

“i would like to thank you guys to visit us in hazel hotel, really it was nice to meet such a persons like you all was awesome and supportive ❤”

R Al Sayed Singer