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Peace III throughout the land?

Further details on the roll-out of the Peace III programme are emerging. This article aims to give a overview of the key developments in application processes for each measure.
NICVA | James Laverty | 08 Nov 2007

Heels dragging over marine environment

The Northern Ireland Marine Task Force today expressed its disappointment with the decision not to include a full UK Marine Bill in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech. It warned that it could jeopardise the Government’s promise of a Marine Act and the relevant devolved legislation needed to ensure healthy and productive seas in Northern Ireland.
Ulster Wildlife Trust Belfast | Kerry Muldoon | 07 Nov 2007

PBNI Community development grants

The Probation Board for Northern Ireland wishes to make grants in 2008/09 to the voluntary and community sectors to fund services for offenders.

Climate Change Coalition call for action

The Climate Change Coalition, a group of environmental and development organisations, was officially launched on 22 October at an event in the long gallery in Stormont attended by over 100 people, including 17 MLAs.

Running a ‘Green’ conference

Conferences, events and exhibitions can consume massive quantities of energy, water and produce large amounts of waste and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This guide offers basic standards for a sustainable event whether you’re an event manager, a venue or an exhibitor.
CommunityBuyer.org | Leah McAtamney | 01 Nov 2007

Playground partnership resource packs

Playground Partnerships is financed by Woolworths and its Kids First charity and is inviting potential applicants to register an interest in applying to the scheme when the application packs are published in March 2008.

Support for European civil society

This call for proposals concerns structural support for European public policy research organisations and for civil society organisations at European level working on the issue of citizenship.

Child Poverty Workshop

Following the decision by the Committee for the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister to hold an inquiry into child poverty in Northern Ireland, Save the Children is running a workshop to support groups to prepare submissions.
Save The Children Northern Ireland | Catherine Moore | 26 Oct 2007

RPA Emerging Findings Consultations

On 19 October Environment Minister Arlene Foster released the emerging findings of the review on the future shape of local government. The document outlines the variance from original RPA proposals. A number of stakeholder events have also been organised by PWC as part of the review of RPA.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 26 Oct 2007

Common Purpose change it awards

The CHANGEit Awards is a collaboration between Common Purpose and Deutsche Bank. It has been designed to recognise the achievements and ambitions of young people who want to make a difference and speak out about issues that they care about

Forging the future

Wider gaps between rich and poor, social segregation, an ageing population, climate change and disengagement from politics will be among the factors affecting Britain and Ireland in 2025. A Commission set up by the Carnegie UK Trust says civil society can influence many of these levers of change and help create a better society, but it must stay ahead of the game if it is to counter the power of government and business.
Carnegie UK Trust | Sarah Pearson | 25 Oct 2007

Continence - Breaking the Silence

The CAWT Continence Awareness and Support Project has recently launched a resources pack which is designed to help break down the barriers associated with continence issues and aims to highlight the support that is available in the North West.
Co-operation & Working Together | Mary Murphy | 25 Oct 2007

Conference highlights key inequalities

Bob Collins, Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission, challenges major decision makers in Northern Ireland to apply fundamental equality principles to tackle the key inequalities in our society.
Equality Commission for Northern Ireland | Ciaran Bradley | 23 Oct 2007

Support for EU Youth partnerships

This call for proposals concerns Action 4.1. of the ‘Youth in Action’ Programme and its purpose is to provide support for the permanent activities of bodies active at European level in the field of youth and pursuing an aim which is of general European interest.

Communitybuyer.org goes ‘green’

NICVA’s online product and services directory communitybuyer.org has launched a new environmental campaign to promote suppliers who provide greener options when purchasing, organisations which facilitate access to recycling, plus guidance on environmental issues such as sustainability and energy efficiency.
CommunityBuyer.org | Leah McAtamney | 22 Oct 2007

Belfast Culture Euro Seminars

With new calls for European funding programmes being announced over the coming months, Euclid is pleased announce another series of their useful Cultur€uro Seminars at a new lower price of £50.
NICVA | James Laverty | 19 Oct 2007

Foster publishes emerging RPA findings

Environment Minister Arlene Foster has published the emerging findings of the review on the future shape of local government. She said that the emerging findings and the proposals outlined in the paper mark the beginning, and not the end, of a process of reform and modernisation for local government.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 19 Oct 2007

BBC Unsung sporting hero 2007

Do you know someone in Northern Ireland who has helped others take part in sport within your community? If so, why not nominate them for the BBC's search for Sports Unsung Hero of 2007?

WEA Arts project scoops top award

An arts based regeneration programme developed by the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) in partnership with Strabane District Council has won a prestigious National Training Award at gala ceremony in Belfast.
WEA NI Head Office | Clare Oliver | 17 Oct 2007

Eradication of Poverty Day

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) and the Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network (NIAPN) marked the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, 2007 with a press conference to launch a new fact sheet on Poverty in Northern Ireland.
Anti Poverty Network | Frances Dowds | 17 Oct 2007

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