“Platform to grow, have confidence – wasn't able to speak before, getting healing everyday.”
Ireland
Our Story
Born Inside the
Communities We Serve
Dignity Partnership (DiP) is a multi-award-winning social enterprise dedicated to empowering new communities and building bridges across Ireland. We tackle information poverty through community education, training, and peer support — so everyone can participate fully in Irish society.
Empowering Communities
We help new communities navigate systems, understand rights, and access services through education and peer support.
Training Professionals
Practical, lived-experience-informed training for front line and community workers.
Building Connections
Participatory, story-based workshops that break down barriers and build understanding.
What We Offer
Our Core Programmes
Training and workshops designed to create lasting impact — for new communities, professionals, and the wider public.
For New Communities
Empowering New Communities
Community education and peer support that build knowledge, confidence, and connections.
- Rights & entitlements education
- System navigation support
- Peer mentoring programmes
For Professionals
Professional Development
Lived-experience-informed training for front line and community workers.
- Cultural competency training
- Communication strategies
- Best practice consultation
For Everyone
Community Workshops
Participatory workshops for schools, residents, volunteers, and local businesses.
- Interactive storytelling
- Dialogue facilitation
- Community building
For IPAS Centres
Team Building Activities
Dignity Partnership delivers tailored, lived-experience-led team-building activities for residents in IPAS accommodation centres. Our interactive workshops improve resident-staff communication, support residents to live a positive and hopeful lifestyle despite challenging circumstances, and foster a more inclusive, connected atmosphere in each centre.
"The activities today have helped me understand how to build relationships and networks gradually. I used to think it is the responsibility of the host community to build relationships, but now I understand that relationships are built gradually, and on both sides." - Participants from Athy
Why It Matters
Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion
New communities face barriers to inclusion — complex systems, unclear information, and cultural misunderstandings. Host communities and front line workers need better ways to build trust and provide effective support.
“Many people are unaware of their rights and entitlements and information is often inaccessible or not easily available”
— The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) Ireland, 2025Our STAR Approach
Strengthens
Communities by sharing real-life experiences and facilitating honest dialogue
Tackles
Information poverty in all its forms across communities
Accelerates
Integration by building skills and drawing on community strengths
Restores
Dignity and wellbeing by promoting growth mindset
Impact Stories
Voices of Change
Community member
Programme participant
Community member
Programme graduate
“Dignity Partnership is like a family to me… programmes gave me hope and courage to face each day.”
IrelandSuccess story
College graduate
“Coming from Angola… Rosemary helped me improve my English, registered in College and now I have my degree and working.”
Angola → IrelandSee the Work
A Movement
in Motion
Watch highlights from our ERE Awards 2021 recognition — and explore more on our video stories page.
Join the movement
Snapshots
Our Impact in Images
Moments from events, training, and celebrations across our community.
Recognition
Awards & Milestones
Our journey of impact recognised by organisations across Ireland.
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Ideas Academy
2019
2019
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Action Lab
2020
2020
Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards
2021
2021
Laois / Offaly Garda Youth Awards
2024
2024
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Impact Awards
2024
2024
Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards
2025
2025
Roots
Qualifications & Experience
DiP was founded by Rosemary Kunene in 2019 while living in Direct Provision and studying at An Cosán. She went on to complete an MSc in Cooperatives & Social Enterprise at University College Cork, with a thesis on barriers facing refugee entrepreneurs in Ireland.
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Supported by
Supported & trusted by
Community supporters
✓ Ancosan Vcc
✓ Mother Tongue
✓ Immigrant Council Of Ireland
✓ Ethnic Minority Community Development
✓ Inner City Enterprise
✓ Step Up Ireland
✓ Open Doors Initiative
✓ Movement Of Asylum Seekers In Ireland
✓ Employee Refugee
✓ Places Of Sanctuary Ireland
✓ We Make Good
✓ Tsli
✓ Irish Refugee Council
✓ Back To Work Connect
✓ #Goingfar
✓ Inco Academy
✓ Active Link
Take Action
Be Part of Something Real
There are many ways to show up — train with us, partner, support us, or spread the word.
Support Us
What you give makes education sessions, mentorship, and community programmes possible.
Partner with us
Offer internships, workspace, funding, or skills to help bridge gaps for our community.
Spread the word
Share our work, attend events, and advocate for inclusive policies.