News & Events

Published in the Indo, Saturday, 27 Sept 2025 By Angie Gough, CEO & Co-Founder HIH This week the Minister for Migration went on RTÉ’s...

Co.Here: A Fresh Take on Refugee Integration, Rooted in Community We’re delighted to begin  a brand new chapter for HIH with the launch...

When we began our journey in March 2022, we couldn't have imagined the extraordinary movement that would follow - ordinary people across...

This week, the Irish Examiner  published a piece written by HIH CEO and Co-Founder, Angie Gough. It reflects on the government’s decision...

Dear Hosts, Ukrainian guests, supporters, and friends of HIH, Since February 2022, we’ve been in this together - people across Ireland...

The government has announced its intention to extend the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) scheme for another year, until March 2026.

Home insurance is an insurance policy that, depending on your level of cover, can protect you against risks to your home and its...

In the three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, 114,000 displaced Ukrainians have sought safety in Ireland. Most had never heard...

We extend our ongoing solidarity to all Ukrainians in Ireland who have been displaced by the invasion.

As we mark 3 years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we continue to stand together in solidarity with Ukraine.

Ukrainians in Ireland under Temporary Protection MUST apply for renewal if they wish to extend their protection up until 4 March 2026.

Lots of us are wondering about the future of the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP), so I wanted to share an update on what’s happening

Are you a host with a question or query you need help with? Would you like to connect with hosts across Ireland to and share experiences?...

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you!❤️❤️❤️ Since March 2022, over 1,450 hosts  matched directly by...

Helping Irish Hosts Christmas opening hours & where to go for support

Your Voice Matters - 3 Simple Asks for the General Election

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we have made the tough decision to postpone the Host Information Session which was...

Caroline shares her hosting experience and tips for anyone new to hosting

Host Information Roadshows in Galway and Mayo

Helping Irish Hosts will be at the National Ploughing Championships 2024!

A resource for Host Communities & Guests when hotel moves are announced

On Saturday 24th of August, Ukrainians around the world will celebrate Independence Day 2024. To honour the national holiday of freedom,...

Kateryna arrived in Ireland with her son in March 2022. After living in a hotel for eight months, she now rents a hoem with her family.

Bronagh has hosted five people from Ukraine in her holiday home in Donegal. She shares about the experience and advice for other hosts.

Frank shares how his house became a home again, after living on his own for 15 years

Refugee Week is the world's largest arts and culture festival that celebrates the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees.

We're bringing the Host Information Roadshow to Dún Laoghaire.

We're inviting candidates to pledge their support for Hosting as a crucial and sustainable part of Ireland's refugee welcome.

Sheila and Tony hosted Kateryna and her daughter Alisa for a year and a half in their home in Carlow.

Maura started hosting Yuliia and Dmytro in June 2023. Maura had experience hosting mature students and decided to offer up her granny flat.

Masterclass for hosts to help with the 'moving on' conversation when their hosting journey is coming to an end.

We're delighted to announce that our Host Information Roadshow is back and our first stop will be in Offaly on 23rd April in the...

Results from the largest survey of Ukrainians in Ireland by Ukrainian Action with a focus on employment.

Over 130 civil society organizations urge the European Union to provide continued support and protection for displaced Ukrainians.

As we mark 2 years since the full scale invasion of Ukraine, we continue to stand together in solidarity with Ukraine, offering our...

Last night we featured on RTÉ's Nationwide to show how Irish people are continuing to respond to the crisis in Ukraine by opening their...

At the end of 2023, we surveyed over 1,400 people who were hosting Ukrainians in their homes or pledged properties. This is the biggest...

Helping Irish Hosts is aligned with 92 members of the Ukraine Civil Society forum (UCSF) regarding the changes to accommodation and...

Hello Hosts, we hope your week has started off well! Did any of you join last month’s ‘Understanding Trauma’ Masterclass in collaboration...

We are deeply shocked by the news of yesterday's events. Our thoughts are with the children, families, school and community affected by...

We're so excited to announce that we're heading to Kerry as the next stop on our Roadshow for a series of events aimed at providing...

We are running two Host Information Roadshows this month that are open to hosts and potential hosts: Wexford - Tuesday 14 November,...

Your guest is living through a life altering experience and it can be hard to know how to help them through their journey adapting to...

We are running two Host Information Roadshows this month that are open to hosts and potential hosts: Sligo - Thursday 19th October at...

If you’ve reached the end of your hosting journey, firstly, thank you. It’s normal to be apprehensive about communicating this with your...

We have a new host survey, we would really appreciate if you took part! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HostSurvey23

We’re used to packing up our big yellow suitcase and bringing it on the road... but this time we’re taking it up a notch… 🏡 We’ve packed...

Hello Hosts, We hope you’re getting on well! We’re paying a visit to celebrate YOU, our amazing Kilkenny Hosts! We would love to invite...

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, at 6-7pm via video call, we'll be facilitating an open conversation that hosts and soon-to-be hosts are...

Our mission is to keep people hosting and interested in hosting and we need help! Our success up to now has been entirely due to...