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A new initiative launched by the Woodland Trust will offer schools the opportunity to bring green issues, the great outdoors and the wonderful world of wildlife into the classroom with a range of resources and a new award scheme.

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 23 June to 27 June 2008.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 20 Jun 2008

Voice of children not being heard says NICCY. Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Patricia Lewsley, urged all concerned to end the uncertainty over school transfers.

Following its success over the past few years, Ready Steady Grow is running again. Backed by the Ulster University and the School for Social Entrepreneurs, Ready Steady Grow is a programme aimed at CEOs looking to strengthen entrepreneurial behaviour, develop skills and gain knowledge in the Social Sector.

Hostelling International Northern Ireland, in association with Ardclinis Adventure Centre, is now offering a new exhilerating adventure and cultural package.

Voluntary and community sector organisations got a chance to witness the day to day operation of an Assembly committee at first hand when the Social Development Committee met at NICVA on 19 June 2008.

We've heard back from many of you that you've received our State of the Sector V survey and we're in a flurry of activity with the information you've already sent - but we want as many people to respond as possible.
NICVA | Gordon McCullough | 18 Jun 2008

Transport Minister Conor Murphy and Mayor of Belfast Tom Hartley hosted a cycle event for hundreds of commuters in Belfast this morning in the Bike2Work Day event which is part of Travelwise Bike Week 2008.

The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) is delighted that the OFMDFM committee has spent a lot of time studying the dreadful problem of child poverty in Northern Ireland.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 17 Jun 2008

Citizens Advice and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) join forces to support Northern Ireland Youth Workers. In partnership they have launched a free financial training initiative to equip youth workers with the skills to help vulnerable young people manage money.

A new catalogue of approaches to peace building was launched at Stormont by Minister for Social Development Margaret Ritchie MLA. The catalogue features eighteen approaches to resolving conflict, with entries from countries including Colombia, Israel and Sri Lanka as well as four entries from Northern Ireland.

Music Theatre 4 Youth is the ONLY arts charity from Northern Ireland through to the Semi-Finals of the National Lottery Awards. We need your vote to get Northern Ireland arts into the finals and onto the BBC.

Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People Patricia Lewsley today called on the Northern Ireland Executive to rise to the challenge of ending child poverty.

Northern Ireland mental health charity Aware Defeat Depression has created a much needed Resource Centre at their new office in Phillip House, York Street, which aims to provide support and information for anyone suffering from depression, and their families and carers.

The CIVICUS World Assembly - a forum for international civil society representatives to exchange ideas and experiences and to collaborate on strategies for a just society – will take place in Glasgow from 18-21 June.

The Volunteer Development Agency is delighted that three more groups from Northern Ireland were successful in achieving the national standard Investing in Volunteers which recognises their commitment to good practice in volunteer management.

Autism Northern Ireland, a charity providing support and information to families and those living with Autism across Northern Ireland, has been awarded a prestigious GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Award worth £25,000.

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 16 June to 20 June 2008.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 13 Jun 2008

Do you have experience of employing migrant workers within the social care sector? Could you share your experiences for a new guide to involving migrant workers?

Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has announced new door-to-door transport services for Derry and Belfast which will improve transport accessibility for older people and people with disabilities.
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