Share projects: Quality Sponsorship Network (QSN)

Supporting sponsorship initiatives to develop into larger, sustainable and community-driven programmes


January 2021-June 2023

Using multistakeholder, grassroots and bottom-up strategies to build sustainable and robust sponsorship programmes, QSN sets out to ensure that the voices and experiences of sponsorship stakeholders are present at an EU level.

Co-funded by the European Union’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and coordinated by ICMC Europe, QSN brings together a consortium of actors running community sponsorship programmes in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain and the UK.

Objectives

Encourage and strengthen the present sponsorship stakeholder community by exchanging practices and information at a national and EU level

Ensure quality and engagement by supporting volunteer sponsorship groups and proactively seeking refugee participation and feedback

Broaden the sponsorship base by conversing with a wide variety of actors who may be new or unfamiliar with welcoming refugees through sponsorships

QSN community actions

  • International and EU level workshops on sponsorship topics including the evaluation of refugee sponsorship; inter-faith engagement and cooperation; regions & cities as sponsors; university & labour mobility programmes; pre-departure cultural orientation & matching; innovative financing and private sector/ philanthropy engagement

  • Capacity-building for lead and volunteer sponsors.

  • Ongoing evaluation and assessment of sponsorship programmes, including refugee feedback sessions.

  • Activities with supporting organisations, grassroots sponsors, local authorities and refugees that build leadership and inspire both new and experienced actors to get involved.

  • Creating space to hear the testimonials and stories from the participants on both sides of the experience

  • The European Sponsorship Ceremony gathers grassroots stakeholders from across Europe to celebrate the unique contributions of local communities, volunteers, and refugees and bring the voices of those directly involved in sponsorship to the EU policy level.

Share QSN Partnership

Approximate figures as of October 2022

QSN Partners

Donors

 

Publications and reports on Community Sponsorship

Featured
We have been evaluated!
We have been evaluated!
Seven Priorities to Expand Resettlement and Safe Pathways to Europe
Seven Priorities to Expand Resettlement and Safe Pathways to Europe
Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe: Key lessons from cross-country evaluations
Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe: Key lessons from cross-country evaluations
European Refugee Sponsorship Convention Report
European Refugee Sponsorship Convention Report
‘Thanks to Community Sponsorship’ Song
‘Thanks to Community Sponsorship’ Song
Philanthropy and Innovative Financing for Refugee Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways
Philanthropy and Innovative Financing for Refugee Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways
Best Practice Report: Identification, Referral, Matching & Pre-departure Preparation in FEP’s Humanitarian Corridor Programme
Best Practice Report: Identification, Referral, Matching & Pre-departure Preparation in FEP’s Humanitarian Corridor Programme
Identification, referral, matching and pre-departure preparation, within the framework of resettlement, complementary pathways and community sponsorship
Refugee Sponsorship Convention in the Spotlight
Refugee Sponsorship Convention in the Spotlight
Evaluating Community Sponsorship Across Europe
Evaluating Community Sponsorship Across Europe
Resettlement and Community Sponsorship across Europe
Resettlement and Community Sponsorship across Europe
Launch of our Training Portal for Refugee Sponsorship
Launch of our Training Portal for Refugee Sponsorship
Regions and Cities as Sponsors Conference in Bilbao
Regions and Cities as Sponsors Conference in Bilbao
Strengthening Refugee Participation in Community-led Initiatives and Advocacy
Strengthening Refugee Participation in Community-led Initiatives and Advocacy
The Union of Exiled Students in France: an association created by exiled students for exiled students
The Union of Exiled Students in France: an association created by exiled students for exiled students
ICMC Co-Organizes Workshop on the Long-Term Expansion of Community Sponsorship for Refugees
ICMC Co-Organizes Workshop on the Long-Term Expansion of Community Sponsorship for Refugees
Conference on Multifaith and Wider Community Engagement in Refugee Sponsorship
Conference on Multifaith and Wider Community Engagement in Refugee Sponsorship
The Share Network releases Publication on First Lessons Learned from Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe
The Share Network releases Publication on First Lessons Learned from Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe
Conference Report: Universities as Sponsors and Tertiary Education Pathways for Refugees Conference
Conference Report: Universities as Sponsors and Tertiary Education Pathways for Refugees Conference
Workshop Report: The Share Refugee Advisor Workshop for Community Sponsorship
Workshop Report: The Share Refugee Advisor Workshop for Community Sponsorship
Community Sponsorship in Cardiff
Community Sponsorship in Cardiff
SHARE’s Refugee Sponsorship Mobilisation Platform Report
SHARE’s Refugee Sponsorship Mobilisation Platform Report
Sponsorship in the UK’s South West
Sponsorship in the UK’s South West
From Sponsored Refugee to Sponsorship Ambassador
From Sponsored Refugee to Sponsorship Ambassador
New Research: Pandemic exposed major problems for resource availability and mental health wellbeing for refugees
New Research: Pandemic exposed major problems for resource availability and mental health wellbeing for refugees
Share joins the cities and regions for integration initiative
Share joins the cities and regions for integration initiative
The Community’s Welcome of Refugees in Rural Areas: An incredible human adventure
The Community’s Welcome of Refugees in Rural Areas: An incredible human adventure
Community-based Approaches to Monitoring and Evaluation
Community-based Approaches to Monitoring and Evaluation
SHARE QSN Magazine (July 2021)
SHARE QSN Magazine (July 2021)
Higher Education Opportunities for Refugees: Yohannes’ Story
Higher Education Opportunities for Refugees: Yohannes’ Story

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Publications and reports on Community Sponsorship

Featured
We have been evaluated!
We have been evaluated!
Seven Priorities to Expand Resettlement and Safe Pathways to Europe
Seven Priorities to Expand Resettlement and Safe Pathways to Europe
Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe: Key lessons from cross-country evaluations
Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe: Key lessons from cross-country evaluations
European Refugee Sponsorship Convention Report
European Refugee Sponsorship Convention Report
‘Thanks to Community Sponsorship’ Song
‘Thanks to Community Sponsorship’ Song
Philanthropy and Innovative Financing for Refugee Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways
Philanthropy and Innovative Financing for Refugee Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways
Best Practice Report: Identification, Referral, Matching & Pre-departure Preparation in FEP’s Humanitarian Corridor Programme
Best Practice Report: Identification, Referral, Matching & Pre-departure Preparation in FEP’s Humanitarian Corridor Programme
Identification, referral, matching and pre-departure preparation, within the framework of resettlement, complementary pathways and community sponsorship
Refugee Sponsorship Convention in the Spotlight
Refugee Sponsorship Convention in the Spotlight
Evaluating Community Sponsorship Across Europe
Evaluating Community Sponsorship Across Europe
Resettlement and Community Sponsorship across Europe
Resettlement and Community Sponsorship across Europe
Launch of our Training Portal for Refugee Sponsorship
Launch of our Training Portal for Refugee Sponsorship
Regions and Cities as Sponsors Conference in Bilbao
Regions and Cities as Sponsors Conference in Bilbao
Strengthening Refugee Participation in Community-led Initiatives and Advocacy
Strengthening Refugee Participation in Community-led Initiatives and Advocacy
The Union of Exiled Students in France: an association created by exiled students for exiled students
The Union of Exiled Students in France: an association created by exiled students for exiled students
ICMC Co-Organizes Workshop on the Long-Term Expansion of Community Sponsorship for Refugees
ICMC Co-Organizes Workshop on the Long-Term Expansion of Community Sponsorship for Refugees
Conference on Multifaith and Wider Community Engagement in Refugee Sponsorship
Conference on Multifaith and Wider Community Engagement in Refugee Sponsorship
The Share Network releases Publication on First Lessons Learned from Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe
The Share Network releases Publication on First Lessons Learned from Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe
Conference Report: Universities as Sponsors and Tertiary Education Pathways for Refugees Conference
Conference Report: Universities as Sponsors and Tertiary Education Pathways for Refugees Conference
Workshop Report: The Share Refugee Advisor Workshop for Community Sponsorship
Workshop Report: The Share Refugee Advisor Workshop for Community Sponsorship
Community Sponsorship in Cardiff
Community Sponsorship in Cardiff
SHARE’s Refugee Sponsorship Mobilisation Platform Report
SHARE’s Refugee Sponsorship Mobilisation Platform Report
Sponsorship in the UK’s South West
Sponsorship in the UK’s South West
From Sponsored Refugee to Sponsorship Ambassador
From Sponsored Refugee to Sponsorship Ambassador
New Research: Pandemic exposed major problems for resource availability and mental health wellbeing for refugees
New Research: Pandemic exposed major problems for resource availability and mental health wellbeing for refugees
Share joins the cities and regions for integration initiative
Share joins the cities and regions for integration initiative
The Community’s Welcome of Refugees in Rural Areas: An incredible human adventure
The Community’s Welcome of Refugees in Rural Areas: An incredible human adventure
Community-based Approaches to Monitoring and Evaluation
Community-based Approaches to Monitoring and Evaluation
SHARE QSN Magazine (July 2021)
SHARE QSN Magazine (July 2021)
Higher Education Opportunities for Refugees: Yohannes’ Story
Higher Education Opportunities for Refugees: Yohannes’ Story

Share ‘Sponsorship Stories’

Sponsorship Stories is a series of articles detailing experiences and developments in community-based sponsorship gathered through the Share network. The series, which features sponsors, refugees and grassroots actors involved at a local level, highlights the work and learnings of those currently active in community sponsorship programmes across Europe.

 

Latest stories:

All News, Stories & Resources
Rethinking Community Sponsorship: Share Network Webinar explores Volunteer Mobilisation and the Role of Naming
Rethinking Community Sponsorship: Share Network Webinar explores Volunteer Mobilisation and the Role of Naming
The Union of Exiled Students in France: an association created by exiled students for exiled students
The Union of Exiled Students in France: an association created by exiled students for exiled students
ICMC Co-Organizes Workshop on the Long-Term Expansion of Community Sponsorship for Refugees
ICMC Co-Organizes Workshop on the Long-Term Expansion of Community Sponsorship for Refugees
Developing a Refugee Advisor Programme for Community Sponsorship
Developing a Refugee Advisor Programme for Community Sponsorship
Expanding refugee sponsorship and complementary education pathways: key takeaways from the Bologna conference
Expanding refugee sponsorship and complementary education pathways: key takeaways from the Bologna conference
Community Sponsorship in Cardiff
Community Sponsorship in Cardiff
Sponsorship in the UK’s South West
Sponsorship in the UK’s South West
From Sponsored Refugee to Sponsorship Ambassador
From Sponsored Refugee to Sponsorship Ambassador
The Community’s Welcome of Refugees in Rural Areas: An incredible human adventure
The Community’s Welcome of Refugees in Rural Areas: An incredible human adventure
Community-based Approaches to Monitoring and Evaluation
Community-based Approaches to Monitoring and Evaluation
Higher Education Opportunities for Refugees: Yohannes’ Story
Higher Education Opportunities for Refugees: Yohannes’ Story
Roundtable on Refugee Sponsorship and Student Pathways
Roundtable on Refugee Sponsorship and Student Pathways
Community Sponsorship via the German NesT Programme: A New Start
Community Sponsorship via the German NesT Programme: A New Start
Community Sponsorship via the German NesT Programme: An Experience to Repeat
Community Sponsorship via the German NesT Programme: An Experience to Repeat
Regional governments piloting Community Sponsorship Programmes
Regional governments piloting Community Sponsorship Programmes
Supporting Refugee Families During the Pandemic
Supporting Refugee Families During the Pandemic
Towards Labour Market Integration
Towards Labour Market Integration
What can cities do to support refugees?
What can cities do to support refugees?
Engaging Communities to Support the Local Inclusion of Refugees Arriving in Italy
Engaging Communities to Support the Local Inclusion of Refugees Arriving in Italy

 Latest QSN News and Resources

Featured
Rethinking Community Sponsorship: Share Network Webinar explores Volunteer Mobilisation and the Role of Naming
Community (Private) Sponsorship, Sponsorship Story
Rethinking Community Sponsorship: Share Network Webinar explores Volunteer Mobilisation and the Role of Naming
Community (Private) Sponsorship, Sponsorship Story
Community (Private) Sponsorship, Sponsorship Story
We have been evaluated!
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways, News
We have been evaluated!
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways, News
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways, News
Seven Priorities to Expand Resettlement and Safe Pathways to Europe
Statement, Advocacy, Resettlement, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Complementary Pathways, News
Seven Priorities to Expand Resettlement and Safe Pathways to Europe
Statement, Advocacy, Resettlement, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Complementary Pathways, News
Statement, Advocacy, Resettlement, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Complementary Pathways, News
Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe: Key lessons from cross-country evaluations
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Policy Brief
Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe: Key lessons from cross-country evaluations
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Policy Brief
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Policy Brief
European Refugee Sponsorship Convention Report
Report, QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship
European Refugee Sponsorship Convention Report
Report, QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Report, QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship
‘Thanks to Community Sponsorship’ Song
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways
‘Thanks to Community Sponsorship’ Song
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways
Philanthropy and Innovative Financing for Refugee Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Philanthropy and Innovative Financing for Refugee Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Best Practice Report: Identification, Referral, Matching & Pre-departure Preparation in FEP’s Humanitarian Corridor Programme
QSN, Humanitarian Corridors, France, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Best Practice Report: Identification, Referral, Matching & Pre-departure Preparation in FEP’s Humanitarian Corridor Programme
QSN, Humanitarian Corridors, France, Community (Private) Sponsorship
QSN, Humanitarian Corridors, France, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Report, QSN, Safe Pathways, Complementary Pathways, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Lebanon
Identification, referral, matching and pre-departure preparation, within the framework of resettlement, complementary pathways and community sponsorship
Report, QSN, Safe Pathways, Complementary Pathways, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Lebanon
Report, QSN, Safe Pathways, Complementary Pathways, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Lebanon
Refugee Sponsorship Convention in the Spotlight
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways
Refugee Sponsorship Convention in the Spotlight
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways
Evaluating Community Sponsorship Across Europe
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways, Monitoring and Evaluation
Evaluating Community Sponsorship Across Europe
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways, Monitoring and Evaluation
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways, Monitoring and Evaluation
Resettlement and Community Sponsorship across Europe
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways, Advocacy resources and publications
Resettlement and Community Sponsorship across Europe
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways, Advocacy resources and publications
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Safe Pathways, Advocacy resources and publications
Our Winter Newsletter is Out Now!
Integration, Safe Pathways, Advocacy, Participation, QSN, SIRA Project
Our Winter Newsletter is Out Now!
Integration, Safe Pathways, Advocacy, Participation, QSN, SIRA Project
Integration, Safe Pathways, Advocacy, Participation, QSN, SIRA Project
Launch of our Training Portal for Refugee Sponsorship
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Toolkit, Safe Pathways
Launch of our Training Portal for Refugee Sponsorship
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Toolkit, Safe Pathways
QSN, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Toolkit, Safe Pathways
Regions and Cities as Sponsors Conference in Bilbao
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Regions and Cities as Sponsors Conference in Bilbao
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Strengthening Refugee Participation in Community-led Initiatives and Advocacy
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Strengthening Refugee Participation in Community-led Initiatives and Advocacy
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
The Union of Exiled Students in France: an association created by exiled students for exiled students
Story, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Sponsorship Story, France, Higher Education Pathway, Legal Pathways
The Union of Exiled Students in France: an association created by exiled students for exiled students
Story, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Sponsorship Story, France, Higher Education Pathway, Legal Pathways
Story, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Sponsorship Story, France, Higher Education Pathway, Legal Pathways
ICMC Co-Organizes Workshop on the Long-Term Expansion of Community Sponsorship for Refugees
Integration, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Sponsorship Story, Broadening the Base of Sponsorship Actors
ICMC Co-Organizes Workshop on the Long-Term Expansion of Community Sponsorship for Refugees
Integration, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Sponsorship Story, Broadening the Base of Sponsorship Actors
Integration, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Sponsorship Story, Broadening the Base of Sponsorship Actors
Conference on Multifaith and Wider Community Engagement in Refugee Sponsorship
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Conference on Multifaith and Wider Community Engagement in Refugee Sponsorship
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Report, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications, Community (Private) Sponsorship
Our June Newsletter is Out Now !
Integration, Safe Pathways, Advocacy, Participation, QSN, SIRA Project
Our June Newsletter is Out Now !
Integration, Safe Pathways, Advocacy, Participation, QSN, SIRA Project
Integration, Safe Pathways, Advocacy, Participation, QSN, SIRA Project
The Share Network releases Publication on First Lessons Learned from Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe
Policy Brief, Report, Monitoring and Evaluation, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications
The Share Network releases Publication on First Lessons Learned from Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Sponsorship Programmes in Europe
Policy Brief, Report, Monitoring and Evaluation, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications
Policy Brief, Report, Monitoring and Evaluation, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications
Developing a Refugee Advisor Programme for Community Sponsorship
Story, Sponsorship Story, Participation, Refugee Ambassador, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications
Developing a Refugee Advisor Programme for Community Sponsorship
Story, Sponsorship Story, Participation, Refugee Ambassador, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications
Story, Sponsorship Story, Participation, Refugee Ambassador, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications
Expanding refugee sponsorship and complementary education pathways: key takeaways from the Bologna conference
QSN, Safe Pathways, Story, Sponsorship Story
Expanding refugee sponsorship and complementary education pathways: key takeaways from the Bologna conference
QSN, Safe Pathways, Story, Sponsorship Story
QSN, Safe Pathways, Story, Sponsorship Story
Conference Report: Universities as Sponsors and Tertiary Education Pathways for Refugees Conference
Report, Higher Education Pathway, QSN, Safe Pathways, Complementary Pathways, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Advocacy resources and publications
Conference Report: Universities as Sponsors and Tertiary Education Pathways for Refugees Conference
Report, Higher Education Pathway, QSN, Safe Pathways, Complementary Pathways, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Advocacy resources and publications
Report, Higher Education Pathway, QSN, Safe Pathways, Complementary Pathways, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Advocacy resources and publications
International Share conference in Bologna launches Manifesto to Mobilise Support for Higher Education Pathways
Higher Education Pathway, Humanitarian Corridors, Advocacy, Safe Pathways, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications
International Share conference in Bologna launches Manifesto to Mobilise Support for Higher Education Pathways
Higher Education Pathway, Humanitarian Corridors, Advocacy, Safe Pathways, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications
Higher Education Pathway, Humanitarian Corridors, Advocacy, Safe Pathways, QSN, Advocacy resources and publications
Workshop Report: The Share Refugee Advisor Workshop for Community Sponsorship
Community (Private) Sponsorship, Participation, QSN, Report, Refugee Advisor Programme
Workshop Report: The Share Refugee Advisor Workshop for Community Sponsorship
Community (Private) Sponsorship, Participation, QSN, Report, Refugee Advisor Programme
Community (Private) Sponsorship, Participation, QSN, Report, Refugee Advisor Programme
Refugee Advisor Programme – Call for applications (extended)
Refugee Advisor Programme, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Participation
Refugee Advisor Programme – Call for applications (extended)
Refugee Advisor Programme, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Participation
Refugee Advisor Programme, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Participation
Community Sponsorship in Cardiff
Smaller and Rural Communities, Spain, Integration, Story, Engaging Cities and Regions, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Sponsorship Story
Community Sponsorship in Cardiff
Smaller and Rural Communities, Spain, Integration, Story, Engaging Cities and Regions, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Sponsorship Story
Smaller and Rural Communities, Spain, Integration, Story, Engaging Cities and Regions, Community (Private) Sponsorship, QSN, Sponsorship Story
Our December Newsletter is out now !
Integration, Safe Pathways, Advocacy, Participation, QSN, SIRA Project
Our December Newsletter is out now !
Integration, Safe Pathways, Advocacy, Participation, QSN, SIRA Project
Integration, Safe Pathways, Advocacy, Participation, QSN, SIRA Project
SHARE’s Refugee Sponsorship Mobilisation Platform Report
Safe Pathways, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Video, QSN
SHARE’s Refugee Sponsorship Mobilisation Platform Report
Safe Pathways, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Video, QSN
Safe Pathways, Community (Private) Sponsorship, Video, QSN

Want to get involved in community-based sponsorship? We’d love to hear from you!

Gabriela Agatiello