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NWCN E-Bulletin 18 March 2008 |
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Donegal Peace Centre, An Teach Ban- Spring Seminar, 2008 Changing the Border: Implications for Peace
Donegal Peace Centre, An Teach Ban, Downings, Co.Donegal- Spring Seminar, 2008-Changing the Border: Implications for Peace, The Junction, Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry, On Friday, April 25th 10.00am-3.00pm
The Seminar will follow the pattern of previous seminars and provide an opportunity for an in-depth examination of the subject in question, this time the recently published book Crossing the Border: New Relationships between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, edited by John Coakley (UCD) and Liam ODowd (QUB), Irish Academic Press, 2007. We are fortunate in having Professor Liam ODowd take the seminar. He will give an introductory talk entitled: Changing the Border: Implications for Peace. This will be followed by small group discussions followed by plenary feed back and lunch. After lunch there will be final session on the main lessons of the day and avenues for further investigation. The theme of the seminar is one which is central to the work of the Peace Centre whose own action research project seeks to trace the connections between cross-border cooperation and peace-building.
The book is the first sustained examination of cross-border relationships since the 1998 Agreement. It looks at changing patterns of North-South relations in three broad domains:
Specific topics covered include the cross-border implementation bodies, the island economy, the voluntary sector, education, health, planning, public policy and the EU. In a trenchant assessment of future prospects, the book stresses the extent to which North-South relations have been dependent on external funding from the EU and USA. The diminution of these funds threatens the sustainability of cross-border cooperation and puts the onus on the two governments to develop a more coherent and strategic approach to cross-border cooperation.
This Seminar will concentrate on the impact of these developments for peace. Previous seminars included David Stevens (Corrymeela) on Protestant identity and Mike Tomlinson (QUB) on the relationship between poverty and conflict.
Book a place by contacting the Peace Centre by email: peacecentre@eircom.net or by phone 074.9154892 or 087 2908229.
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Secure that contract
Richard O Rawe Associates will present a four day series of workshops on tendering processes to help participants develop and practise proposal writing skills. The workshops will look at ways organisations can develop an effective approach to meeting the needs of funders and avoid the type of basic mistakes that often rule out or undervalue an otherwise comprehensive bid for a grant or contract. Emphasis is on practical proposal writing skills, using an evidence-based approach.
Please note as the courses are interlinked it is strongly recommended that participants attend all four days.
The workshops are:
31 March 2008 Understanding the public procurement process
21 April 2008 Preparing a tender bid
19 May 2008 Collaboration, partnering and contract negotiation
9 June 2008 Action learning - prepare and present a tender bid
These workshops are part of NICVAs newly launched Training Calendar. To book a place, please visit www.nicva.org/index.cfm/section/article/page/TrainingNICVA to download the full calendar and booking form. For all skills development and training enquiries please contact Roisin Kelly at NICVA on 028 9087 7777 or email: roisin.kelly@nicva.org.
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Interested in Organising a Youth Exchange but dont know where to start?
A Training Course for Beginners in Youth Exchanges (BTM) is taking place in Poland from Wednesday 7th to Sunday 11th May 2008.
Target Group: Youth workers, working directly with young people and who are interested in setting up international youth exchange projects for the first time. Participants should have little or no experience is planning and delivering youth exchanges.
Aims and Objectives: The main goal is to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to develop youth exchanges. There is plenty of added value in sharing experiences and making the most of the opportunity to try to find partners.
Costs Travel and Accommodation costs for the BTM are paid by the National Agencies however, there is a 50 Euro participation fee payable by selected participants/ organisations. All selected applicants must attend the full duration of the programme and a preparatory meeting in Dublin
For more information visit : http://www.salto-youth.net/find-a-training Contact in National Agency: Patricia Dalton: pdalton@leargas.ie or Carlos Barcelo cbarcelo@leargas.ie Tel: 01 8731411. Closing Date for completed applications: 28th March 2008.
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YOUTH in ACTION ProgrammeThe Youth Council for Northern Irelands YOUTH in ACTION Programme has something to offer both young people and the people who work with them. So, youre a young person and want to find out more about how to take part in: - Youth Exchange activities. - Locally based youth-led projects. - Youth Democracy projects. - Job Shadowing opportunities - European Voluntary Service. Maybe you work with young people and want to find out how young people can engage in:
- Youth Participation. - Youth Inclusion or Youth Democracy projects.
Perhaps you want to know how those working with young people can further develop their skills through training, exchange of best practice with other countries, job shadowing and much more? Come along to one of these YOUTH in ACTION Programme information road shows:
Belfast 7 and 8 April 2008 Derry 14 April 2008 Fermanagh 15 April 2008 Armagh 16 April 2008 Bangor 17 April 2008 Coleraine 18 April 2008
Please contact Mandy Cunningham at YCNI for details at mcunningham@ycni.org.
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Masters Degree in Social and Community Development
Queen's University Belfasts School of Education is now recruiting for its Masters in Social and Community Development. This three year course is offered on a part-time basis, with three modules in each of the first two years and a dissertation in the third year. This multidisciplinary course will be of interest to those who work in community development settings or whose work involves working with communities from the voluntary, community or statutory sectors, including community outreach and policy making.
For more information please contact Barbara McCabe on 028 9097 5979 or email: b.mccabe@qub.ac.uk.
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Health Impact Assessment - Training Now Available
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a practical, systematic methodology that seeks to influence policy and programmes in favour of health. HIA provides decision makers with an evidence base of how a proposal may impact on the health and wellbeing of a population. HIA contributes to many areas of work and seeks to enhance social, economic and environmental wellbeing and tackle health inequalities.
The Institute of Public Health in Ireland is now calling for applications for the next comprehensive HIA training course, which will take place from 19 to 21 May 2008 in the Hilton Dublin Kilmainham Hotel. This course will be of interest to government departments, local councils, health services, the community and voluntary sector and others whose work impacts on health. The Institute is keen to include representatives from a wide range of organisations, however places are limited and early booking is advisable.
For further information and to register, please visit www.publichealth.ie/hia or contact John Mitchell at john.mitchell@publichealth.ie
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Northwest Volunteer Centre In Conjunction with Strabane District Council Child Protection Training
Wednesday 9th April 2008, FREE (Courtesy of Strabane District Council), 9.30am 4.00pm, Strabane District Council Offices. Places on course are Limited - first come first served basis!!
This course will heighten the issues regarding child protection for community and voluntary groups, as well as providing groups with an opportunity to meet others in the field, and share experiences and learning Light Lunch and Refreshments provided
To book a place please complete the booking form and return to our Head Office North West Volunteer Centre, 22 Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6PP Or Email booking forms to: seanna@volunteeringnorthwest.co.uk
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Kilcranny House Coordinator Vacancy
Kilcranny House Coordinator Vacancy - Fixed term contract until March 2009.
Kilcranny House wishes to appoint a Coordinator to manage and coordinate the educational centres activities and to be responsible for strategic planning, financial management and the ongoing development of Kilcranny House.
The person appointed will develop and deliver focussed community relations programmes in the Causeway area and beyond, promote opportunities for sustained and meaningful contact between communities through work with schools and community groups. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level and have a minimum of three years experience of youth or community work OR a have minimum of five years experience in the field of community relations/community development. The successful candidate will have substantial experience of facilitation and training with a range of groups, including school pupils and young people.
Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary: 25,069.00 pro rata Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 2nd April at 12.00 noon. Interviews to be held: 11th April 2008
Further details and a full job description are available by sending an stamped addressed envelope to: Siobhan Atkins, Kilcranny House, 21 Cranagh Road, Coleraine, BT51 3NN or by emailing: info@kilcrannyhouse.org URL: http://www.kilcrannyhouse.org
This post is funded by the Department of Education Community Relations Core funding branch and the Community Relations Council |
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Holywell Trust St Patricks Welcome Walk
As the final event in a series of three of Holywell Trusts alternative celebrations of the St Patricks Weekend the Trust are a holding welcome to the walled city walk. The event organizing in conjunction with Seeds will see both local people and international residents, workers and visitors meet and greet each other at Ferry quay gate at 12noon on St. Patricks Day.
Based on the theme of DIVERSECITY a symbolic welcome will be extended to newcomers to the city, and also to people from diverse backgrounds who may feel to some extent previously marginalized from the hub of local activities in the city of Derry/Londonderry. They will then be invited to walk alongside the Trusts wide body of colleagues, partners and friends in their annual sponsored walk around the Walls. The day will then culminate with a Big Brunch at the Guildhall at 1pm with the Mayor and will be ever in time for people to watch the City Councils Annual St Patricks Day Spring Carnival Parade at 2.30pm
ALSO..... This Friday morning at the Junction on Bishop Street BBC Radio Foyle are hosting the Paul McFadden Show and you are very welcome to drop in and say hello, have a coffee and perhaps meet some new or old friends.... everyone is very welcome.....
Contact Gemma Harkin, Holywell Trust 71261941
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Headliners – Keeping an ‘EYE’ on the World
YOUTH media group Headliners will launch a unique educational resource looking at the Millennium Development Goals in Stormont, Belfast. Members of Headliners Foyle and Belfast have produced a ‘Global Eye’ publication of satirical images and emotive poetry inspired by the eight Millennium Development Goals. Headliners Foyle Project Coordinator, Malachy Kyle said: “Our young people really embraced this project and have produced some powerful pieces of work. “Over three years of the Global Eye project they have explored global issues through media, art and creative writing. “The launch in Stormont will be one opportunity to acknowledge the hard work that went onto this project and raise awareness of the Millennium Development Goals to a wider audience. “Through this Global Eye publication we would hope to inspire young people to take ownership of global, local and interdependency issues. I am confident that the thought-provoking poetry and dramatic images will challenge all ages to accept personal responsibility for achieving these goals.” The publication features 21 images and five poems written and created by young people under the age of 19. Global issues addressed included; education, gender equality, health and environmental sustainability. The launch is supported by MLAs David Ford, Dolores Kelly and Samuel Gardiner. It will take place in the Long gallery, Parliament Buildings, Belfast on Thursday March 20 at 10.30am. Any queries about the Global Eye publication or Headliners contact: Audrey Martin, Journalist, Headliners, Verbal Arts Centre on 02871272514 or e-mail to: audrey.martin@headliners.org. See attached invite for event.
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Youthlife In partnership with Young Peoples Beginning Experience-Peer Support Programme A peer support programme for young people who have experienced the death, divorce or separation of parents.
- Do you sometimes feel isolated in your loss? - Would you like to talk to someone in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment? - Do you need some time out for yourself to come to terms with your grief? - Would you like to get some help to re-evaluate your life and find a new direction?
Next residential weekend: St. Columbs Park House 4th 6th April 2008 (Please note that the residential is free to all participants)
Please contact: Youthlife Centre,23 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR Tel: 028 7137 7227 Mobile: 07912507388 email: youthlife_be@hotmail.com website: www.youthlife.btik.com
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Community Volunteering Scheme Small Grants Programme 08/09 The Community Volunteering Scheme (CVS) is a government funded grant programme designed to encourage and support volunteering by funding a wide range of volunteer-involving projects within voluntary and community groups. It is targeted specifically at projects that promote volunteering amongst people not in paid work and other groups who are currently under-represented in the volunteering population. The CVS Small Grants Programme makes small grants (of up to 1,000) available to small, locally based volunteer-involving organisations incorporating the above ethos.
CVS is funded by the Voluntary & Community Unit, part of the Department for Social Development. The scheme is administered by the Volunteer Development Agency but the Small Grants Programme is managed locally by Northern Irelands 15 volunteer centres.
Aims of CVS- To promote active citizenship and diversity and make volunteering more inclusive by increasing activity within groups under-represented in the volunteering populations. (These include: people unemployed or not in paid work; 16-25 year olds; people over 50; people with disabilities; and members of minority ethnic communities.) - To increase the number of volunteers, particularly those new to volunteer activity. - To support the development of good practice and ensure a wide range of volunteering opportunities that enhance learning for volunteers, and other benefits. - To support projects that benefit individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage, including places communities of place and interest, and contribute to New Targeting Social Need (NTSN).
Who can apply for a CVS Grant?
- Any small, locally based volunteer-involving organisation that is independently established for charitable purposes and has a constitution or set of rules defining aims, objectives and operational procedures. (Projects need not be recognised by the Inland Revenue as a charity.) Successful applications have been received in the past from: community groups; womens groups; residents associations; childcare/support groups, single-issue organisations, youth groups etc.
- Grants cannot be made to individuals or to statutory or commercial organisations.
- Applications will be accepted from groups with a turnover in the previous financial year of not more than 100,000.
- At least 40% of the volunteers involved in the proposed project must be people who are not in paid work. (Defined as any person aged 16 or over who is not in paid employment or full-time education and includes: people with disabilities; people who have taken early retirement; and those in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance and other unemployment-related benefits.)
- Applications must also demonstrate how the proposed project will involve volunteers from one or more of the groups currently under-represented in the volunteering population. (People with disabilities; young people aged 16-24; older people aged 50 and over; and people from minority ethnic communities.)
- Organisations with a CVS Main Grant or a small grant from another volunteer centre will not be eligible.
What can the grant be used for? - Volunteer expenses (travel, subsistence, childcare, protective clothing etc.) and training for volunteers (this category should account for at least 50% of the total grant). - Project running costs (heat, light, rent, phone, etc.) that are attributable to volunteering. - An equipment grant (up to a maximum of 50% of the total payment) can be authorised where the applicant can demonstrate that their volunteering project requires equipment. - Grants may not be spent on salary costs or any staff related costs such as staff travel.
How much can we apply for? Grants of up to 1,000 per year are available. At the end of the year, you may re-apply, but there is no guarantee that you will be successful again.
Checklist- Is your organisation a small local community or community group?
- Does your organisation involve volunteers in its work (or hope to involve volunteers)?
- Will your volunteer team include at least 40% unemployed people?
- Does your organizations activities benefit the community?
- Will your volunteer team involve volunteers that are currently under-represented in the volunteering population?
If you can answer yes to these questions you may be eligible for a CVS Small Grant. For further information, please contact the North West Volunteer Centre. Please note closing date 11/4/08 @ 12 noon.
North West Volunteer Centre 22 Bishop Street Derry/Londonderry BT48 6PP Tel: 028 71 271017Email: seanna@volunteeringnorthwest.co.uk
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