Inclusion
Colin Murphy’s ‘Miasma’ resonating in communities – see or stage it in your area!
'Miasma' - a play about an ambitious doctor has been performed in the most obscure of places - from a room in Leinster House to a drug rehabilitation centre and various community settings. It attracted science funding to reach a wide audience and has gone down a storm with community groups - and now they can even stage the play themselves if they wish to.
Policy & Strategy
10 reasons to join your local Public Participation Network!
Mary McKeon, Public Participation Network (PPN) co-ordinator in Co. Leitrim, reminds us of the benefits of joining your local network.
Programmes
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) does Ireland proud
We're one of the few EU countries with a dedicated community-based, anti-poverty and social inclusion programme that is co-funded by the Government and the European Social Fund - the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP).
Inclusion
Gowran Outdoor Hub “We didn’t want any child left behind” – Denis Hynes
Inclusivity was at the heart of every decision made in developing the Outdoor Hub in Gowran, Co Kilkenny, according to Denis Hynes, who chaired the group that developed the facility.
Policy & Strategy
Gov’t urged to boost community funding, Sláintecare, integration, C.E. – and protect LEADER
The Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) presented its pre-budget submission to Ministers and elected representatives today, saying government policies must be matched with investment in communities
Programmes
New research, new podcast series shows value of Youth Diversion Projects
New research findings provide further evidence that Ireland’s Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs), which employ 550 people and support thousands of youngsters, have tangible and valuable impacts. In a world supposedly led by "influencers", the greatest influence can actually come through good relations established between youth workers and young people.
Initiatives
Shocking data led to Dublin 10 Food Alliance
A new group aims to end the isolation of food poverty by creating warm, inclusive spaces, where everyone has a seat at the table. Launched in early February, the new Dublin 10 Food Alliance describes itself as “a coalition dedicated to transforming the local food landscape”. It is a response to research that revealed that 40% of the community in Ballyfermot faces food poverty.
Initiatives
Social Farming Ireland now 10 years old and has just expanded
Social Farming Ireland is this year celebrating 10 years of the national network. Its annual conference will take place on April 24 at The Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co Laois.
Initiatives
It’s a start! An apprenticeship for non-profit administrators
No-one has yet done an apprenticeship in non-profit administration in Ireland, because it’s an option that simply does not exist at present, but that could soon be rectified.
Policy & Strategy
Comprehensive OECD report all about rural Ireland published
After an extensive two-year exercise the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a comprehensive rural policy review of Ireland.
The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht had contracted the OECD to undertake the review to aid the development of future policy.
Programmes
Erris should be part of the Family Resource Centre Programme
If all accept Erris should be part of the National Family Resource Centre Programme, then why are they waiting so long?
