Diaspora Voices Cymru did not begin with a boardroom, a strategy document, or a grand launch.
It began shortly after COVID, with five friends sitting together, carrying stories they had held in silence for too long.
They spoke about the hidden weight of starting again in a new country. The loneliness behind the smile. The pain of being highly skilled but unseen. The trauma of leaving home, family, status, and certainty behind.
They spoke about identity, belonging, rejection, racism, grief, hope, and survival.
At first, it was simply a safe space — a place to breathe.
No one came to perform strength. No one came to pretend everything was fine. They came as they were: tired, hopeful, wounded, and resilient.
And as each person shared, something powerful happened. The burden became lighter. Shame began to lose its grip. Pain became language. Language became healing.
What started with five people gradually became ten. Then fifty. Then multiplied.
People came because they had heard there was a space where their story would not be dismissed, corrected, or judged. A space where they could say, “this happened to me,” and hear someone respond, “you are not alone.”
From those early gatherings, one truth became clear: our stories were not just stories. They were bridges. They were medicine. They were evidence. They were power.
Diaspora Voices Cymru was born from that truth.
Today, it has grown into a registered Community Interest Company created to amplify diaspora voices, build belonging, strengthen wellbeing, and connect lived experience to real social impact.
What began as five friends sharing pain has become a growing community of voices turning survival into strength, and stories into change.
We support diaspora communities in Wales by creating safe spaces where people can share experiences, connect with others, and feel truly heard.
To strengthen belonging and wellbeing by creating spaces where diaspora voices are heard, valued, and supported.
A Wales where diaspora communities feel a true sense of belonging and are included in decisions that shape their lives.
We work with empathy, inclusion, and respect, creating safe environments where people can speak openly and feel understood.
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Through safe spaces, honest conversations, and community-led programmes, we help diaspora communities feel more connected, supported, and heard across Wales.
Bringing individuals together through shared experiences, conversations, and supportive networks.
Creating spaces that reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and build lasting connections.
500+ Active Volunteers
Through community-led programmes and safe spaces, we help diaspora communities connect, feel supported, and be heard.
We work closely with communities to deliver programmes shaped by lived experience in order to create lasting solutions and impact, reducing isolation and strengthening inclusion, diversity, and belonging within diaspora communities.
Capacity building, climate action, and communal sports activities promote community development, sustainability, teamwork, and social empowerment.
We are open to Partnerships and collaborations that create opportunities and empowerment of Diaspora communities.
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We create safe spaces to hear real experiences through conversations and community engagement.
We bring people, communities, and organisations together to build trust and shared understanding.
We deliver programmes that strengthen wellbeing, reduce isolation, and build lasting connections.
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By addressing interconnected social & environmental issues, we strive to create inclusive communities and lasting positive change worldwide.
Gender equality and independence by supporting women leadership
Improving community health through medical outreach, wellness.
Providing access to quality education for children & adults in underserved.
Supporting environmental sustainability through tree plantations.
Our team brings together passionate professionals, volunteers, and leaders who work tirelessly to drive positive social change & create lasting impact in communities.
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Diaspora Voices Cymru is a community-led organisation supporting diaspora communities across Wales through inclusion, wellbeing, advocacy, cultural connection, and community empowerment programmes.
Our programmes create safe spaces for connection, reduce isolation, promote wellbeing, celebrate culture, and strengthen relationships between diverse communities across Wales.
Our activities and programmes are delivered across different communities in Wales, including local outreach events, workshops, support sessions, and community partnerships.
You can volunteer by joining our community outreach, events, wellbeing initiatives, mentoring programmes, and support activities through the Diaspora Voices Hub.
Yes, we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Training and guidance are provided to ensure everyone can contribute meaningfully.
Yes, we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Training and guidance are provided to ensure everyone can contribute meaningfully.
Yes, we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Training and guidance are provided to ensure everyone can contribute meaningfully.
Yes, we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Training and guidance are provided to ensure everyone can contribute meaningfully.
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