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.
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?
Inclusion
Ireland wins UN award for its community work – SICAP among 10 winners after 350 apply from 58 countries
Ireland has won a United Nations award for its response at community level to the Covid pandemic. The UN received over 350 entries from 58 countries for 10 awards - with Ireland winning one for its Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP).
Inclusion
Pobal chair Rosarii Mannion calls on development workers to join board
Last year, they sought two new members for Pobal’s board; this year they have six vacancies and chairperson Rosarii Mannion is calling on people with community development experience to apply.
Inclusion
Social inclusion & community programme budget up 10% for 2022
Budget 2022 will see additional workers hired to work in communities through the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). Funding for the programme will increase from €40m to €44m, in a widely welcomed move.
Community (Editor's Choice)
Take a deep dive into a #SicapStory – From Malawi to Wexford
In Wexford - as featured in our long read here - community workers under SICAP made people welcome during a pandemic. The same good community work is happening across the country, from Inchicore to West Mayo. It is but one of many #SicapStories. It would make for an ideal television series, as amateur film-makers are proving.
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?
Programmes
Horace asks: Have you been sigh-capped?
Former agony uncle Horace McDermott has come up with a new approach to help promote SICAP. To make sure everyone can pronounce it he is introducing tattoos.
Programmes
Is social inclusion our best weapon in the fight against the far right?
People forced to the margins of society are far more likely to be radicalised, so why aren’t we talking more about successful social inclusion approaches?
Programmes
Minister Ring launches 5-year anti-poverty programme
Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring officially launched the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) in Limerick on 20 April.
