COMMUNITY EXCHANGE - 7 May 2015
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3 Fundraisers at no 26
4 Requests, Services at no 29
1 Grants, Funding at no 33
51 Training Courses, Workshops at no 34
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EVENTS, NEWS
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events
1) 1,550 Families on Local Authority Waiting Lists Housed by Non-Profit Associations Last Year
Press release - 01.06.2015 Over 1,500 families on housing waiting lists were provided with homes by non-profit housing associations last year. That’s according to the Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH), which today released the findings of a survey of housing associations.
Region: Nationwide
Expiry date: 09/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/news/20145
2) Disability and International Development: A Free Event for All Development Workers
You are invited to a FREE event on 24th June from 11 a.m. to 12:30/1 p.m. in Disability Federation of Ireland to celebrate the European Year of Development (EYD) 2015. This is a pivotal year for development; it is the last year for achieving the collectively agreed Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the year in which major decisions will have to be taken on the framework that will replace them.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 24/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20152
3) Are We Nearly There Yet? 1916 – 2016 Equality for Women 100 Years On
This seminar, being organised by 5050 North West in conjunction with the Institute of Technology Sligo, will discuss how far we have come and how far we have yet to go to achieve equality for women. It will also provide an opportunity to honor and be inspired by the radical activism of our sisters 100 years ago.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 10/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20155
4) Europa Donna Ireland & the Irish Breast Cancer Campaign: Information Session
Europa Donna Ireland, the Irish Breast Cancer Campaign, is holding an information session on Saturday 13th June at 12.45pm entitled 'Breast Cancer, can I control my risk?' with Ms. Reem Salman, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Beacon Hospital, Beaumont Hospital & Eccles Clinic at Buswells Hotel, 23 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 13/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20162
5) 'No Fire Zone: Killing Fields of Sri Lanka' - Film Screening & Discussion
Invitation to 'No Fire Zone: Killing Fields of Sri Lanka' - June 10th Film Screening & Discussion
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 10/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20166
6) Alzheimer Café, South County Dublin: Learn, Listen, Link - Forget the Stigma of Dementia
Wednesday 10th of June at 7.00pm
Topic: Learn, Listen, Link: Forget the Stigma of Dementia
Speaker: Tina Leonard, ASI's Head of Advocacy and Public Affairs
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 10/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20170
7) Central Library: 'Creating Your Future Today' Workshop
A workshop for jobseekers 'Creating Your Future Today' will take place in the Central Library on Thursday, 11th June from 2.00pm-3.00pm. The workshop will focus on developing a winning attitude and developing qualities for success.The talk will be presented Ebun Joseph, Training and Development Officer at Business in the Community.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 10/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20109
8) Shine & Hearing Voices Ireland Present: Hearing Voice Workshop
The workshop is open to voice hearers, their family and friends and professionals
Region: Galway
Expiry date: 23/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20110
9) Focus Ireland and the School of Social Work & Social Policy: June Lunchtime Talk
Focus Ireland and the School of Social Work & Social Policy (Trinity College Dublin) would like to invite you to our June Lunchtime Talk.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 11/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20119
10) 'Creativity in Fashion and Design - Expertise in Design and Tailoring for the Discerning Fashion Designer'
ID 2015 Year of the Design workshop entitled 'Creativity in Fashion andDesign - Expertise in Design and Tailoring for theDiscerningFashion Designer' with Colin Atkinson, Senior Tutor, GraftonAcademy which will be held on Wednesday, 17th June, from1.30pm -2.30pm in the Central Library,Ilac Shopping Centre.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 16/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20138
11) 'Introducing Psychology' Lecture Series at PCI College
What makes us follow the leader or fall in with the crowd?What leads the human mind to desire unusual or problematic sexual behaviour? And what or who defines some sexual behaviour as problematic? Join us for a series of free lectures'Introducing Psychology'that will attempt to answer some of these questions.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 10/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20033
12) IDEA Annual Conference 2015 - Universality in Action
Join usto discuss what universality actually meansin practice and the essential role for development education in ensuring the Sustainable Development Goals deliver universality in action.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 12/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20053
13) Threshold Conference: 'Generation Rent - The Future of the Private Rented Sector in Ireland'
This conference is about the future of this generation of renters, whether they are young families, single parents, immigrants or older people living alone. It is also about the over 150,000 landlords whose livelihoods, at least in part, depend on the private rented sector.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 16/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20059
14) Financial Wellness: Having the Knowledge to Make Better Informed Financial Decisions
Presented byMark Solon,Director Rockwell Financial Management. 18.00 – 19.00, 11 June, 2015
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 10/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/20069
15) Wise Woman Weekend 2015
Wise Woman Weekend is a weekend festival for women of all ages that gives us space to explore, value, and develop ourselves. It offers women a chance to explore creativity, spirituality, health, well-being and to celebrate nature and nurture ourselves.
Region: Maynooth, Co Kildare
Expiry date: 10/07/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/19874
16) City Artsquad Closure
City Artsquad will close on the 26th of June 2015 after 25 years. An event 'WAKE' will take place on the 11th of June 2015 from 6p.m to 9pm. This event will include an exhibition of artists works, performance pieces and music. A Photographic archive of the projects work will also be on display.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 10/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/news/19900
17) Street Feast 2015
The idea is a simple one - to get as many people as possible across Ireland to sit down to a lunch with their neighbours which they organise themselves on their own street in their local communities. It’s a not-for-profit, all-for-fun, do-it-yourself celebration.
Region: Nationwide
Expiry date: 12/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/19905
18) Music Library: Celebrate Bloomsday
Celebrate Bloomsday, 'James Joyce: A Musical Tale of Three Cities Dublin, Paris, New York' with Colm 'Stride' O'Brien (pianist), Michael Shanley (raconteur) & Eithne Shanley (singer). Readings and songs from Joyce in a light-hearted show.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 15/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/19912
19) Stand up for Equal Disability Rights at the First Assembly
Mark your place on the journey to equal disability rights by joining us in Áiseanna Tacaíochta at our important new disability and human rights event, the First Assembly, taking place in the International Arena in Athlone on Saturday, 13th June 2015.
Region: Athlone
Expiry date: 15/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/19930
20) Annual International Disability Law Summer School in Galway
The Annual International Disability Law Summer School in Galway will run again22nd to the 26th of Juneand is beingheld in association withtheEuropean Year for Development 2015.The theme isHuman Rights andDisability-Inclusive Development Aid.
Region: Galway
Expiry date: 21/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/19943
21) Community Awareness of Drugs: Education Day
On Friday June 12th 2015, CAD will host their second Education Day of 2015 in All Hallows College, Drumcondra for new to post’ workers, those who are working with individuals presenting with drug related issues and those working directly with youths.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 12/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/19805
22) Summer Activist Camp: Making the Resistance Really Irresistible
Claiming Our Future: Two creative days of learning, sharing skills & networking.July 3 & 4, Knockree Hostel, County Wicklow.
Region: Co Wicklow
Expiry date: 02/07/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/19862
23) World Naked Bike Ride in Cork
The World Naked Bike Ride is a global protest. It all began simultaneously in Vancouver BC and in Zaragoza in Spain in 2001, and now rides take place in over 100 locations worldwide. It is a protest against global oil dependency, a statement about the vulnerability of cyclists, and a celebration of the power and individuality of the human body.
Region: Cork
Expiry date: 13/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/19733
24) The Unforgettable Women's Network Seminars 2015
This seminar which is open to women from every walk of life, social & economic status or nationality will inspire women to be their best selves in society with the outcome of living more fulfilled lives today. Single, Married, Employed, Unemployed, Mothers, Practitioners, Carers, Career Women, stay at home Mums, whatever stage or process you are, there is something for every woman with an interest in advancing and leading a more productive life
Region: Lucan, Co Dublin
Expiry date: 12/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/19783
25) International Group Relations Conference
By participating in the temporary learning organization of this IGRO Conference "Exploring Life in Organisations: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly", you will get the opportunity to think alongside others about your experiences of organizational life. Simultaneously, you will get a rare chance to experience and consider the complex dynamics of the good the bad and the ugly at play and in evidence.
Region: Swords, Co Dublin
Expiry date: 12/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/events/19669
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/fundraisers
26) NWCI Fundraiser: An Evening with Emer O’Toole and Sinead Gleeson
NWCI is delighted to announce a special fundraising evening and wine with author and blogger Emer O’Toole, and Sinead Gleeson, presenter of The Book Show on RTE Radio 1 and Irish Times book reviewer.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 10/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/fundraisers/20149
27) Front Line Defenders: Charity Movie Night
We here at Front Line Defenders want to take a minute to appreciate all the amazing, courageous and inspiring women human rights defenders who put their lives on the line every day to defend the rights of others. To highlight their incredible work, and to raise some much needed funds, we are throwing a little event in the UCD Cinema on Tuesday June 16th at 7.30pm.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 15/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/fundraisers/20104
28) Midsummer Yoga for Palestine
'Midsummer Yoga for Palestine'is a fundraising event that will mark UN International Yoga Day on June 21st 2015in various locations around Ireland. Yoga practitioners, studios, teachers and community groups are invited to organize yoga events in their local area to show solidarity and raise funds for yoga projects in the Palestinian West Bank. We invite yoga teachers, practitioners and communities of interest to register an event, roll out their mats and get involved in this initiative.
Region: Nationwide
Expiry date: 13/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/fundraisers/19958
REQUESTS, OFFERS, SERVICES
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests
29) Carmichael Centre Mentoring Scheme
Applications are invited from leaders of not-for-profit organisations for the next mentoring round.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 12/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/20115
30) Community Kitchen Available for Hire in Dublin 5
Suitable for cooking demonstrations, baking courses, healthy eating courses etc. It is an relaxed and informal space for children and adults to learn, create, share and enjoy food. Capacity up to 25 people.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 10/07/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/19901
31) Touch Typing in One Lesson
In just one session you will learn exactly what fingers go where on the keyboard and how to type letters, numbers, punctuation marks and Capitals without having to look down at the keyboard.
Region: Nationwide
Expiry date: 12/07/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/19924
32) Blood Donor Clinic List for the Next Fortnight
Irish Blood Transfusion Service need 3000 donations every week. The listing of the clinics locations and times for the next fortnight are available here.
Region: Nationwide
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/services-requests/17284
GRANTS / AWARDS / FUNDING
http://www.activelink.ie/content/funding
33) Dormant Accounts Fund: Call for Applications
Pobal, on behalf of the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, the Department of Health and the Department of Social Protection invite applications for funding from eligible community and voluntary sector organisations, local development companies, statutory and other public agencies.
Region: Nationwide
Expiry date: 22/07/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/funding/20182
TRAINING COURSES, WORKSHOPS
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training
34) Fire Safety Awareness Training for Community Sector Organisations
TC Ireland invite you to learn more about Fire Safety Awareness. Our training is designed to raise awareness of fire hazards in community facilities used by the public and operated by staff teams with a range of skill and knowledge including volunteers or interns. This course has been designed to meet the requirements of both the 1981 Fire Services Act and Regulation 9 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 26/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/20151
35) Cork College of Commerce: NUI Certificate in Addiction Studies
Cork College of Commerce is running a NUI Certificate in Addiction Studies course in the college commencing Monday 5th October 2015. The course will run for 1 year, every Monday night from 6.00-9.30pm.
Region: Cork
Expiry date: 02/09/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/20156
36) QQI Level 6 Coaching Skills for Community Facilitators and Case Workers Starting Soon Nationwide
This professional coaching skills course has been designed specifically for case workers and community facilitators. This programme is aimed at professionals who have a responsibility for developing and improving individual growth/or and group performance in any vocational capacity with particular emphasis on client intervention skills.
Region: Nationwide
Expiry date: 02/08/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/20157
37) The Wheel: Future Fundraising - Towards Sustainable Finance Workshop
Every non-profit is driven by a vision. The challenge is in ensuring that your organisation has sufficient and reliable resources in order to realise this vision. The Future Fundraising - Towards Sustainable Financing workshop has been specially developed to help you make this happen.
Region: Dublin
Expiry date: 11/06/15
http://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/training/20176