COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING - NORTH, WEST & EAST BELFAST AND THE BORDER REGION

Community Capacity Building…….   

 

is defined as activities, resources and support that strengthen the skills and abilities of people and community groups to take effective action and leading roles in the development of their communities. Faith based organisations have a key role to play in the life of local communities and Youth Link provides a quality service based on three aims:   

 

Developing skills: through accredited training opportunities for individuals and groups, and sharing through networks and mutual support, to develop skills, knowledge and confidence    

 

Developing structures: developing the organisational structures and strengths of churches, community groups, communities of interest and developing appropriate networks    

 

Developing support: providing practical support to enable the development of skills and structures 

 

Society is changing rapidly and in order to stay relevant key skills are required to engage positively with communities. With over 15 years of experience, Youth Link is here to strengthen and support you, your young people and your organisation.

 

 

For Young People……..  

 

Leadership in Youth Work: a basic youth work qualification. Modules include Leadership, Planning and Delivery and Communication    

 

Education for Peace: a programme centered around Good Relations and Cultural Diversity. Particular focus on identity, local and global citizenship and democracy    

 

Handling Life's Conflicts: a course exploring conflict on a variety of levels from personal to community level. Participants explore ways of dealing with relationships and differences

 

Understanding Diversity in Society: designed for both schools and youth groups, this course looks at the challenges of living in a diverse society with particular emphasis on world faiths    

 

Kairos: a faith based journey in understanding and building community. This peer education project is designed to promote active citizenship    

 

Reframe: a skills based project equipping participants to live and work sensitively with foreign nationals both at home and while overseas

   

 

For Youth Workers....   

 

Introduction to Youth Work: a course for people from all walks of life who want to develop their understanding of and ability to work effectively with young people. Suitable for both individuals and groups who are already working in a youth work / youth ministry context     

 

Working with Others in a Youth Work Context and Programme Development: a follow on from Introduction to Youth Work. This course gives participants an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in group work, leadership, programme planning and evaluation. A further exploration into the core values of youth work is also central    

 

Community Relations / EDI for Experienced Practitioners: designed for those already involved in CR/ EDI work and who want to develop their skills. Facilitation, reflective practice and evaluation methods as well as the stages and content of youth programmes are examined.   

 

For YOU and YOUR Organisation….   

 

Introduction to Community Relations: explores the key issues at the heart of community division and conflict and a Christian response to a divided society. Designed to equip participants with the basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of Equity, Diversity and Interdependence (EDI)    

 

Programme Development for Community Relations/ EDI: a very practical course which guides participants through the process of planning and delivering a successful Community Relations project    

 

Conflict Transformation Training: a programme which looks at peace and reconciliation from a personal point of view. The course encourages participants to examine alternative ways of dealing with difficult relationships, negotiation and mediation    

 

Training for Managers within Youth Organisations / Churches: a course designed to support managers to mainstream the principles of EDI into their organisations. Includes practical advice on creating a climate of change, strategic planning, raising awareness and monitoring.   

 

Youth Link: NI can tailor to suit your needs, or those of your church or organisation, please contact one of our Community Relations Training and Development Officers:    

 

Jim McDowell jim@youthlink.org.uk or Andrea Duncan andrea@youthlink.org.uk

 

This project is supported by the PEACE III Programme managed for the Special EU Body by the Community Relations Council / Pobal

 

Further details regarding PEACE III can be obtained from:  http://seupb.eu/Home.aspx