NASC, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, is a Cork-based non-Governmental organisation that seeks to respond to the needs of immigrants in the Cork area.

Nasc's mission is:

• To develop outreach programmes with asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants in the Cork area;
• In consultation with asylum-seekers, refugees and immigrants, to identify and implement a range of voluntary services;
• To liaise with relevant official and voluntary bodies in the Cork and Munster region;
• To develop anti-racism education programmes, campaigns and initiatives;
• To participate in discussion and policy formulation on issues relating toasylum and immigration policy.

Taking its name from the Irish word 'Nasc' (meaning link) the Centre represents a link between Cork's immigrant and host communities.



Nasc seeks to create an environment of social inclusion for all communities based on principle of equality, social inclusion and human rights.