Stronger Together Northern Ireland Community Network Development Working Together Culturally Diverse Multicultural Black Minority Ethnic Community Organisation Regional Community Network BME Training, BME Research, BME Events, BME Professional Development, BME Support Network Community Network Development Working Together Culturally Diverse Multicultural Black Minority Ethnic Community Organisation Regional Community Network BME Training, BME Research, BME Events, BME Professional Development, BME Support Network
The Stronger Together Network began as an informal network of organisations who work predominantly with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The key outcomes of the group were increased sharing of information and identification of partnership opportunities.
In 2012, the network successfully applied for funding to allow the network to become more formalised and structured. There are currently over 150 members representing BME Organisations and Groups, BME individuals, Community Sector, Volunteer Sector and Public Service Sector.
The three key aims are to:
- Share information and knowledge
- Provide a useful and central shared resource to connect service providers within the sector
- Identify new opportunities for partnership and innovation
We are doing that through a number of mediums including:
- The development of a website for service providers which will allow easy access to region specific information about upcoming events, new research, best practice resources and programs, funding opportunities and policy information
- Annual conference providing workshops and presentations on themes specific to the sector
- Weekly E-Alerts including (but not limited to) information from members about local events, program updates, call for support, and professional development opportunities
- Quarterly professional development seminars and workshops for members on topics identified as relevant to the sector
Current consortium members:
