Homes for Ukraine
Homes for Ukraine is a Government scheme developed in 2022, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to offer support and shelter to those fleeing the conflict.
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Refugee Support
414
refugees supported through our programmes in one year, receiving tailored support to rebuild their lives and access vital services.
58
people supported through Extern’s Barista Academy, gaining skills, confidence, and pathways into training and employment.
62
Afghan and Syrian refugees supported through the Northern Ireland Refugee Resettlement Scheme, receiving tailored support to settle, integrate, and rebuild their lives.
294
Ukrainian refugees supported through our services, receiving tailored support to settle, rebuild, and access essential services.
Service Provider
Emma Purdon
Director of Communities and Family Services
Emma is the Director of Communities and Family Services. She has worked for Extern for over ten years. Emma provides leadership and direction to Programme Managers within the homelessness, refugee, criminal justice and the education and learning programmes within Extern. In 2024, Emma was appointed as Extern's Director of Communities and Family Services.
Service Provider
Kirsty McCann
Programme Manager, Refugee and Homeless Support services
Kirsty is a Programme Manager in Extern's Refugee and Homeless Support services
NI Refugee Resettlement Service
The NI Refugee Resettlement Service supports individuals and families arriving in Northern Ireland who have been forced to flee their homes and who have been granted refugee status and given leave to remain in the UK.
+44 (0)28 9027 8424
Refugee Floating Support
The Refugee Floating Support Service offers support to individuals and families who have been granted refugee status and who have been given leave to remain in the UK.
+44 (0)28 9033 0433