Introduction

Sunrise Foundation International Inc. (SF) is a community based organization which offers support and information to newcomers and their families in Ireland. Our aim is to facilitate integration and full participation of newcomers into the community.

We are also a national, international and multi-cultural based organization focused on creating awareness, education, and screening in diabetes and supporting everyone affected by diabetes in Ireland, and other countries in the world.

Sunrise Foundation is a diverse, tolerant and inclusive Irish society where each person is empowered to fulfill: Health potentials regardless of their background and to live a diabetic free life, To live up the goals and dreams as equals in the society To be a contributing member of the community.

Our Services

Assisting African and European newcomers in accessing available community services.

Orientation of newcomers to the community by providing them with free and impartial confidential advice.

Assistance with conversational English, emitting language barriers.

Providing information and documentation assistance pertaining to rights, entitlement, immigration, settlement and citizenship.

Providing a relaxed social environment which enables newcomers to discuss concerns and share advice about health, parenting and adjusting to life in Ireland.

Social, cultural and recreational activities to overcome social isolation and provide informal support as well as supporting children’s activities, stories, arts and crafts.