Shared Learning programme
About
Local groups and organisations working across the five Urban Village areas have a wealth of experience in developing innovative approaches to community challenges and opportunities.
A strength of the Urban Villages Initiative is the platform it provides to build connections within and across areas – helping to share learning on what works well and build partnerships which can make a difference.
Local groups said they would value networking events and activities which bring insight and experience together from across the Urban Village areas.
Initial events in the Shared Learning programme are outlined below. For further information contact via email: info@urbanvillagesni.org
Harnessing the full benefits of community allotments |
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Date: 29 November 2018 |
Location: Colin Allotments, West Belfast The Colin Allotments, Community Garden and Healthy Living Centre is a social enterprise which has turned a derelict site into one of the region’s biggest community allotment projects. It includes an innovative building constructed from repurposed industrial shipping containers. In addition to horticultural courses and cookery classes, the centre is used by schools, Men’s Shed groups and public bodies to support innovative approaches to health and well-being and community engagement. |
Health and well-being |
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Date: 26 January 2018 |
Location: Derry~Londonderry Community led approaches to health and well-being is a key theme in the Urban Villages Initiative. This includes tackling mental health challenges and particularly those facing young people. Some local projects include an emphasis on building resilience – including the range of financial advice and other support services available to families. Innovative collaborations and sharing learning can maximise the impact and reach of this work. |
Digital Youth |
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Date: 27 February 2018 |
Location: South Belfast Digital skills now underpin many career and entrepreneurial ideas…but how do we make these opportunities more accessible to young people from Urban Village areas? The Digital Youth event will highlight school based and innovative community led approaches to inspiring and supporting young people. It will help community groups and educators to build on approaches that work and develop partnerships promoting multiple career paths and ways young people can flourish. |
Tourism |
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Date: 8 March 2018 |
Location: EastSide Several local groups across Urban Village areas are exploring ways to maximise the potential of tourism initiatives in their communities. This includes helping local people to tell their stories and shape authentic perspectives on tourism narratives, and take forward community-based approaches to tourism which also advance peace building. This shared learning event will highlight collaborative and strategic opportunities to build local capacity; maximise community benefit and the longer term impact and sustainability of tourism initiatives. For more information view the Urban Villages Tourism page. |