Join Us in Building Safety, Belonging and Opportunity for Newcomers

HAPANI’s work is powered by people — volunteers, supporters, partners, donors and friends who care about creating a Northern Ireland where everyone feels safe, welcome and able to thrive.

Whether you want to give your time, your skills or a donation, you can make a real difference in the lives of refugee and migrant families rebuilding their futures.

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Your Support Changes Lives

HAPANI supports hundreds of people each year — families facing homelessness, survivors of trauma, women experiencing isolation, children starting school for the first time, and individuals navigating complex systems.

Your donation helps us provide:

Emergency crisis support
Access to food, transport and essentials
Safe housing through Retreat Housing
Women’s wellbeing programmes

Homework clubs and youth activities
Community connection events
Digital access (Wi-Fi, data, devices)
Trauma-informed advice and advocacy

Every contribution, big or small, makes an immediate impact.

Volunteer

Ways to Give
One-off donation
Monthly support
Corporate partnerships
Community fundraising (walks, coffee mornings, sponsored events)

Donate now and support families rebuilding their lives.

Download a volunteer form

Your Time Can Make a World of Difference

Volunteers play a vital role in creating a welcoming community for newcomers. If you have compassion, reliability and a desire to help, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteer Opportunities

Drop-In support (welcoming visitors, helping with forms)
Interpreting and language support
Youth mentoring / homework clubs
Women’s groups
Community events and celebrations
Transport/escort support for appointments
Digital support & admin help
Practical help with Retreat Housing properties

HAPANI Stories:

“I didn’t know if I belonged here… now I do.”

At a cultural exchange evening, newcomer women brought food from home and local women arrived with trays of buns and potato bread. By the end of the night, they were dancing, laughing and sharing stories about traditions, faith, and childhood. “This is the first time I have felt part of Belfast,” one participant said.

Raise Free Donations While You Shop

You can support HAPANI at no cost to you by using Give As You Live.

Each time you shop online with participating retailers — including groceries, travel, insurance, clothes, gifts and tech — a small donation is made to HAPANI automatically.

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How It Works

Sign up for free via Give As You Live.
Select HAPANI as your charity.
Shop as normal with thousands of online retailers.
Retailers donate to HAPANI at no extra cost to you.

It’s an effortless way to support families who need help — especially if you shop online regularly.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Partner With Us

Schools, businesses, community groups and faith organisations can collaborate with us to create shared impact. We welcome partnership on projects, workshops, fundraising or awareness campaigns.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Businesses can partner with HAPANI through: staff volunteering, workplace giving, sponsorship, social value contracts, cultural competency training

Host an Event

From community dinners to storytelling nights, you can help bring people together.

Your Support Builds a More Inclusive Northern Ireland

Every act of kindness — every donation, every volunteer hour, every conversation — strengthens the fabric of our community.

Together, we can make Northern Ireland a place of welcome, dignity and belonging for all. Ready to get involved?