Community
Tomorrow we’ll know if this is monumental, or an historic footnote
Here’s a comprehensive analysis of what the proposed Programme for Government says that should concern and interest the many people devoted to community development and social inclusion.
Initiatives
New Distance Travelled Tool set to begin its journey
The new My Journey: Distance Travelled Tool is set to launch, but what can be learned from its introduction event?
Community
Are pub hubs the answer to a lack of community spaces?
There’s no doubt that community facilities are immensely useful for many reasons, but what can you do if your community can’t afford a new building? With pub hubs, Pat Kennedy may have the answer.
Policy & Strategy
SICAP report calls for bottom-up approach to evaluation
A new report on the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) was published earlier this year. Here, Allen Meagher covers the main points.
Initiatives
Social farming: Gaining experience in the field
As the concept of social farming gains traction around the country, Changing Ireland takes a look at the overall picture.
Initiatives
3 co-operatives abroad that will inspire at home
On the eve of the UN and International Cooperative Alliance’s International Day of Cooperatives, we’re revisiting a spread from our June-July 2018 issue (Issue 60) drawing on cooperatives from around the world for examples of best practice.
Programmes
4 SICAP success stories and the LDCs behind them
Consistently showcasing successes can give those holding the purse strings confidence in the work. Some companies are already doing this, and have been able to do so on a national stage.
Programmes
Why do we still have to justify community work’s existence?
The work of community development and social inclusion organisations has a consistent track record in Ireland. So why do those organisations continually have to justify its existence?
