Member Testimonials

Our Community’s Voice

At ILA-Wales CIC, our members are at the very heart of everything we do. We are immensely proud to foster positive integration, celebrate our diverse cultural heritage, and offer a welcoming space where everyone feels included and supported.

Below, you can read the heartwarming stories, experiences, and expressions of gratitude shared by our wonderful members and volunteers in May 2026. Their words truly reflect the spirit of friendship, solidarity, and joy that defines our extended family.

PKJ (British)

I’m the Director of Sustainability and very proud of our community garden, an initiative supported by both Swansea Council Conservation Team and
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NAJ (British & Colombian)

I am the Director of Membership and ILA-WALES CIC represents, in many ways, who I am. Together we are fostering change for the better, positive integr
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LLP (Nicaragua)

Good afternoon. I’d like to start by thanking the ILA-Wales organisation for the support they’ve given my daughter and me. Thank you for m
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JA (El Salvador)

I am very proud to be a member of ILA-WALES, and I am also very grateful for the opportunities the organisation provides to the Ibero-American communi
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DS (Mexico)

Being part of ILA Wales has been such a positive experience for me. As someone from Mexico, it has given me a place where I feel connected to my Latin
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MAR (Colombia)

Hello, I am very grateful to ILA because they offer computer courses. There have been some lovely outings, they’ve taught us how to make bags, t
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LA (Colombia)

Good morning, I would like to thank ILA-GALES, as they have provided me with support throughout my immigration process. My son Martin has benefited fr
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BT (British Jamaican)

ILA is warm and welcoming organisation, a support network. It has been like an extended family for me…. ILA works tirelessly, voluntarily, to co
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FE (Venezuela)

Thank you so much for the therapy sessions and all the different activities you organise.
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CC (Honduras)

ILA Wales has been a great support for me and my family. Thanks to this organization, I have been able to participate in learning workshops, volunteer
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Join Our Extended Family

These stories show that ILA-Wales is more than just an organisation—it is a safe haven, a support network, and a driving force for positive change in society. From community gardening and heritage dance workshops to vital immigration guidance and food bank support, we work tirelessly to ensure no one is left isolated.

Whether you would like to become a member, join our dance group, learn a new skill, or offer your time as a volunteer, our door is always open. Together, we are building a stronger, more cohesive community.

Get in touch with us today to find out how you can get involved.