What’s New? Wednesday 19 May 2021

May 19, 2021

Every Wednesday we do a round up of the recent news from Community Network NI and the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector. This week we cover Programmes to Empower Women & Girls, African & Caribbean Culture Awareness, Techies in Residence Showcasing, Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocate roles and more…

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Glow NI- find out more about the exciting range of programmes available

Unique programmes empowering women and girls with life skills to increase confidence and self-esteem, help discover purpose and identity…

Africa Day- Launch of African Caribbean Culture Awareness Project

As part of the Beyond Skin Blueprint PeaceIV programme a series of digital productions will be released on Africa Day complimented by activities…

CNNI Member Kippie pitching at Techies in Residence Showcasing event 2021

Showcasing their exciting app for caregivers and children on therapy waiting lists, which they have been working with on the Techies in Residence programme…

Grainne McCloskey Eden Communities – Member In Focus #44

Grainne McCloskey NI manager for Eden Project Communities…partnered with The National Lottery bringing people together for The Big Lunch NI this June…

Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocate roles Across Northern Ireland

There are 20 Advocate roles in a new service launching this year with Men’s Advisory Project & Foyle Family Justice Centre. Roles open to anyone qualified…

Find the support you need with Extern’s Mental Health & Suicide services

Now, more than ever before, many of us could be feeling increased anxiety, stress or loneliness following a year of living with the challenges created by the pandemic…

Bolster Community- Programme Facilitator Openings

If you’re interested in helping to deliver a range of evidence-based programmes in Newry and the surrounding areas, get in touch…

Would you like to help Michael fundraise in aid of Dementia UK?

On September 28th 2020 Michael’s Mum passed away with dementia. Michael plans to cycle from Donaghmore County Tyrone to Knock Marion Shrine in County Mayo…

Pillpocket- An exciting new app to take the stress out of ordering prescriptions

PillPocket was created out of a need for better mental health. Sometimes it’s those little things that make BIG stress. PillPocket want to take the stress out of prescriptions…