Event Category: Online Event

Ask. Learn. Act.

Volunteer Now have partnered with the specialist organisation Join Her (JoinHer Network – Diversity, Inclusion, Cultural Diversity) to deliver a series of short practical workshops on the topic of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI). These workshops focus on exploring what DEI is in practical terms, and why it matters so much in a volunteering context. These workshops can be taken as a series or as stand-alone sessions, depending on your interest and availability. If you are interested in booking a place you can do so via the training schedule on the Volunteer Now Website, here  Courses Scheduled – Volunteer Now

Listen. Speak. Lead.

Volunteer Now have partnered with the specialist organisation Join Her (JoinHer Network – Diversity, Inclusion, Cultural Diversity) to deliver a series of short practical workshops on the topic of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI). These workshops focus on exploring what DEI is in practical terms, and why it matters so much in a volunteering context. These workshops can be taken as a series or as stand-alone sessions, depending on your interest and availability.  If you are interested in booking a place you can do so via the training schedule on the Volunteer Now Website, here  Courses Scheduled – Volunteer Now

Connection. Purpose. Culture.

Volunteer Now have partnered with the specialist organisation Join Her (JoinHer Network – Diversity, Inclusion, Cultural Diversity) to deliver a series of short practical workshops on the topic of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI). These workshops focus on exploring what DEI is in practical terms, and why it matters so much in a volunteering context. These workshops can be taken as a series or as stand-alone sessions, depending on your interest and availability. If you are interested in booking a place you can do so via the training schedule on the Volunteer Now Website, here  Courses Scheduled – Volunteer Now

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in 2026

Join Us in Preparing for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
As part of Good Relations Week, we invite you to come together with us to explore how individuals, groups, and communities can mark Holocaust Memorial Day in January 2026.

This will be an opportunity to:

  • Learn more about the meaning and importance of Holocaust Memorial Day.

  • Share ideas and resources for local events and activities.

  • Discover practical ways you or your organisation can take part.

By remembering the past, we strengthen our commitment to building respectful, inclusive, and united communities today.

Online GRW Quiz

As part of our Good Relations Week, TIDES will host an online fun quiz for up to 60 participants on the Peace + funded Youthscape Plus programme.

Young people from Omagh, Dungannon, Cookstown, Enniskillen, Letterkenny and Ballybofey will be brought together online to take part in a fun and informative competition which will include general knowledge, music, sport, and good relations issues. Groups will be hosted by four South West College campuses and two Donegal Youth Service centres who are piloting the new Youthscape Plus programme which will see young people from different backgrounds working together in a six month long programme of education, exploration, and dialogue.

Glebe House Singing Circle performs ‘Harbour’ by Anna Tabbush

The Glebe House Singing Circle, which meets weekly, will video-record on Wednesday 18 September a performance of the song ‘Harbour’ by Anna Tabbush. ‘Harbour’ is an expression of empathy, welcoming refugees, offering safety, shelter, warmth, rest, peace and healing, as anyone could be the person who may need the compassion of strangers. The recording will be posted on the Facebook page of Glebe House / Harmony Community Trust, which has 1k followers and 985 likes, and we will ask our followers to share the video.

Carrickfergus Grab a Grand

Carrickfergus Grab a Grand – Your Community, Your Ideas, Your Choice

Do you have a project that will benefit your community? Connswater, Clanmill, and the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are offering ten projects in Carrickfergus and the surrounding 5-mile radius the chance to win £1,000.

  • Project Launch: Monday, 16th September
  • Closing Date for Bids: Friday, 18th October
  • Voting Day: Thursday, 7th November 2024, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

For any queries, please contact Tammy Rountree at t.rountree@connswater.org.uk.

 

Japanese Folktales For Children

In celebration of Good Relations Week, Libraries NI is delighted to present Japanese Folktales for Children, featuring Masako Carey from The Armstrong Storytelling Trust. This special event, held via Zoom for an invited audience, will bring ancient Japanese folktales to life, offering a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Japan.

Reflecting the theme of ‘OpportUNiTY’, this storytelling session underscores the power of cultural exchange and shared narratives in fostering mutual understanding and unity. By immersing young audiences in these timeless stories, we open doors to new cultural perspectives and celebrate the diversity that enriches our global community.

Although the live event is for an invited audience, the recording will be available on the Libraries NI YouTube channel, ensuring that this opportunity to engage with Japanese folklore can be enjoyed by all.

All Ireland Online Interfaith Gathering

In celebration of Good Relations Week 2024 and its theme of ‘OpportUNITY,’ join us for the All Ireland Online Interfaith Gathering, marking International Peace Day. Facilitated by the NI Inter-Faith Forum and the Dublin City Interfaith Forum, this virtual event will bring together interfaith activists from across Ireland to connect, share, and promote peace and understanding. This gathering highlights the week’s focus on unity and collaborative efforts to foster positive relations and mutual respect among diverse faith communities.