The ‘Youth in Action’ programme, an inspiring Good Relations youth programme empowering young people to become the leaders of tomorrow, was delivered in partnership with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation. It focussed on tackling inequality, racism and sectarianism through accredited leadership, skills and vocational training, and ensured that everyone feels they belong in a district that is welcoming, shared and inclusive.
Twenty seven young people of different age and gender, from across the community and the district participated in this unique youth programme. It included an online and face-to-face training as well as a cross-border football tournament.
During the programme, the participants had the opportunity to learn practical youth leadership and sports coaching skills, explore mental health and resilience, experiment with film-making, meet influencers like former Chelsea FC star, Paul Canoville, and Northern Ireland international, Ashley Hutton, make new friendships and gain the confidence to be the next generation of youth leaders.
We can choose to take action for a better, more sustainable future. One of the actions we can take is to choose to spend our money in a way which maximises its social value.
The Northern Ireland Government invests close to £3 billion each year in public sector contracts and this enables us to effect change. To maximise this investment, from the 1st of June 2022, the Northern Ireland Executive has committed to mandatory scoring of social value within public procurement contracts in services and in works.
This video will share:
- What Social Value is
- How Social Value can bring broader benefits to society as a whole
- People’s personal stories demonstrating the positive impact Social Value is delivering in Northern Ireland
Including social value in public contracts offers important opportunities for suppliers and local communities to work together to drive value from every pound invested in Northern Ireland and achieve a sustainable future for all.
Check out our video for the event here: https://vimeo.com/752555793/96e718a758
The Places & Spaces is designed to promote development of community led environmental places and spaces in the Armagh, Craigavon and Banbridge Borough that are safe and welcoming.
It is also designed to build skills, knowledge and capacity of participants so that projects can be sustained upon completion of the programme.
Through this programme, 21 Community Groups have received: horticulture/environmental expertise, materials and equipment, a lockable garden storage box and health & safety training.
A video has been created consisting of photographs and video footage of all participating groups to highlight the positive impact that the Places & Spaces programme has had on local communities within the Borough.
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have supported the delivery of a number of Youth Programmes that contribute towards the progression of young people and in creating a more peaceful Borough.
This video showcases the Creative Diversionary Youth Programme delivered by Newtownabbey Arts and Culture Network (NACN).
For more information contact Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Good Relations team via goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have supported the delivery of a number of Youth Programmes that contribute towards the progression of young people and in creating a more peaceful Borough.
This video showcases the Summer Outreach Diversionary Programme delivered by Ionad Teaghlaigh Ghleann Darach.
For more information contact Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Good Relations team via goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have supported the delivery of a number of Youth Programmes that contribute towards the progression of young people and in creating a more peaceful Borough.
This video showcases The Flex Programme delivered by Stoneworks Gym.
For more information contact Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Good Relations team via goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Early Childhood settings reflect Brighter Days Ahead. Early years settings with a diverse range of practitioners, children and family backgrounds, were invited and encouraged to consider what ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ means to them.
We have captured their creative interpretation of this through the voice of the child and those who care for them, based on the Good Relations Week theme.
Early years settings with a diverse range of practitioners, children and family backgrounds, were invited and encouraged to consider what ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ means to them. We have captured their creative interpretation of this through the voice of the child and those who care for them, based on the Good Relations Week theme.
Early Years Quality Mentor, Aoife Lacey explains the importance of using story books with young children and how these can be used effectively to support diversity in the early years setting.
Early Childhood settings reflect Brighter Days Ahead. Early years settings with a diverse range of practitioners, children and family backgrounds, were invited and encouraged to consider what ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ means to them. We have captured their creative interpretation of this through the voice of the child and those who care for them, based on the Good Relations Week theme.
