"Investigating Direct Provision" is a series of talks, workshops, and events presented by Donal O’Kelly, MU Arts & Minds Festival Writer-in-Residence

“Nothing About Us Without Us” : 10 Years of MASI, the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland.

Hosted by Donal O’Kelly, Maynooth University Arts and Minds Festival Writer-in-Residence

with guest speakers Lucky Khambule, founder, MASI

and Dr. Anne Mulhall, UCD English Department

Founded in 2014, MASI is an independent platform for asylum seekers to join together in unity and purpose.  The collective seeks justice, freedom and dignity for all asylum seekers.

This event explores the needs that led to the foundation of MASI, the profound impact MASI has made in ten years, and the current unprecedented and deplorable situation facing international protection applicants in Ireland. 

Monday 19 February 2024

Meeting Room 1, Eolas Building, Maynooth University Campus

1pm-2.30pm, followed by tea and coffee

Supported by Creative Ireland and Maynooth University.

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.