Diversity Challenges is a company limited by guarantee (NI50064) and is recognised by the Inland Revenue as a charity Ref NoXR74395.
It was founded in 2001 to facilitate change in a number of Cultural groups in Ireland
Diversity Challenges is a member of the International Coalition of the Sites of Conscience
It has received funding from a number of bodies, trusts and agencies.
Diversity Challenges is currently supported from
- PEACE III for The Way We Were Project
- Community Relations -Green & Blue Across the thin line.
- PEACE III Co Louth Peace and Reconciliation Partnership for support under the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation 2007-2013 AFTERMATH
More information on these projects can be found in the projects section.
Diversity Challenges has the following:
Vision
A society in which people understand, and take responsibility for, the shared and distinctive traditions of all communities.
Mission
To assist culturally specific groups in integrating community relations principles and considerations within all aspects of their work.
Description of work
- Target key culturally specific groups within Ireland, with greatest impact on community life.
- Identify influential individuals within each organisation who are driving change (or wish to drive change) towards a fuller and more constructive role in a diverse society.
- Support the individuals through consultancy, coaching, training, networking and practical assistance to develop and implement change strategies within their organisations.
- Provide training, e.g. community development, good relations, essential skills, drama, storytelling, musical skills
- Undertake community audits and local research projects for the benefit of local groups
- Facilitate the development of family friendly events at parades and demonstrations leading to change in the nature of parading and reducing tension.
- Help society to deal with the past conflict to remember and change to a more peaceful time when we are at peace with ourselves.
- Use the experience gained in the project to develop and publish good practice models for international circulation Provide consultancy and training support on the use of the best practice models to agencies in other countries facing similar challenges
Diversity Challenges
E mail w.o.m.glen@btinternet.com
Dear Will,
I am employed by Cavan Family Resource Centre to manage a Peace III Project entitled Breifne in Transition. Participants are from various community backgrounds from the counties of Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim and Fermanagh. Training is an important element of our project and I would be interested in getting a quote from you for the following please:
* Training session of 2/2.5 hours in cultural diversity & racism
* Flags and emblems presentation with discussion time
Many thanks,
Angela Graham 00353 49 4360887
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