UNITE AGAINST HATE

E-Unite (Issue 43/07)

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned”
Buddha

NEWS

Unite against Hate has got the Blues

The newly crowned Miss Northern Ireland, Lori Moore, officially launched the second annual Belfast City Blues Festival at the John Hewitt Bar in Belfast. The festival will promote the Unite against Hate campaign, a campaign close to Lori’s heart. Lori, who is the second mixed ethnicity Miss Northern Ireland since 1970s, said: “I am delighted to not only launch the festival, which celebrates so many legendary musicians from around the world in my home town, but I am thrilled that the festival will be increasing awareness of the Unite against Hate campaign.  It’s encouraging that people in Belfast and indeed Northern Ireland are becoming more open minded.  We are embracing all types of diversity and campaigns such as Unite against Hate reinforce the message to challenge prejudice and hate crime that attracts so many negative headlines in Northern Ireland.” Read more HERE.

Here Comes the Summer

New ‘Here Comes the Summer’ poster campaign supported by the Belfast City Council, OFMDFM and the Department of Regional Development has been launched by the North Belfast Interface Network. The aim of the campaign is to reduce crime by encouraging young people in the interface areas to get involved in a positive summer schemes and to educate them about consequences of the risk behaviour. Details of events and activities taking place in Belfast throughout the summer as well as other useful information can be found HERE.

British Council Active Citizens Programme

Voluntary or community sector organisations or projects promoting active participation/social justice in the community can apply for a grant of up to £7,500 from the British Council Active Citizens programme. Active Citizens is designed to connect organisations and people involved in local initiatives and give them the opportunity to gain an international perspective on their work, contribute to social research and develop their skills and international networks. The programme will involve participants from the community, representing the range of social and cultural backgrounds. Deadline for applications is 9 July 2010. Application forms are available from HERE.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

NI Milk Cup Opening Parade | 25 July | Coleraine Town Hall

Annual International Youth Football Tournament. For more information click HERE.

Belfast Pride | 31 July | Custom House Square, Belfast

Belfast Pride is Ireland’s largest LGBT festival appealing to audiences of over 10,000 people. For more information visit Belfast Pride WEBSITE.

Belfast Mela | 29 August | Botanic Gardens, Belfast

Northern Ireland’s largest multi-cultural festival. For more information visit Belfast Mela WEBSITE.

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