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CIP is committed to build bridges between diverse communities through the medium of education, volunteering, support, cultural events and information exchange.

Craigavon
Joined December 2011
We are highlighting the challenges of our clients today, who are working in the Mushroom sector in rural Armagh and Monaghan. Working with @UlsterUni @MigrantRightsIr and @NIC_ICTU we have supported research, challenged discrimination and lobbied for change.
Working in the meat or food processing industry in the border counties? Want to effect change in the sectors? Join us this Sunday evening, private message us to receive the online link.
Another successful workshop, seeking to empower people to challenge hate crime and discrimination within the workplace. Thanks to @MigrantCentreNI and @NIC_ICTU for supporting this event. A number of followup workshops are planned. The @CrossingBBB project is funded by @SEUPB.
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What needs to change to make our work places fairer? Workshops today in Craigavon with employees from the Agri/Food sector. @NIC_ICTU @SEUPB
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Upcoming Information sessions in Armagh, based on Employment Rights & EU Settlement Status. Delivered in partnership with Association of Bulgarian Culture and Education
The Pereira family recently completed their EU Settlement applications at CIP. During the month of July, CIP processed 219 applications for people from diverse language groups, ie. Bulgarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Italian, Romanian, Portuguese and Polish.
We were out and about in Keady last delivery sessions regarding people's rights in the work place over the Brexit transition supported by our @CrossingBBB project. We had a fantastic response from the local community, with lots of follow up appointments organised. @SEUPB
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A really positive morning with workshops and appointments across Armagh City with @CrossingBBB. We delivered an Introduction to Employment Rights workshop to a group in partnership with @abcb_council and then had lots of useful meetings with migrant workers. @SEUPB
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We provide physical activity with @abcb_council, access to breakfast and lunch, educational elements like Health and Wellbeing, Positive Mental Health workshops.
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Working with partners, we continue to develop a model of provision that seeks to ensure that societies barriers do not limit the potential development of our kids. Thankful for excellent buy in from business, statutory & voluntary sectors. @AsdaFoundation @niacro @publichealthni
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Thanks to our @OasisYouthNI staff, volunteers & blue crew squad for delivering a successful Easter Portadown Gets Active Programme. They offer their time during school holidays to ensure there is adequate provision of food & exercise for our community. @ChildreninNI @AlmacGroup
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Lovely to celebrate with some members of the Slovakian Community tonight, our @crossingbbb project was there as guests of the Jethro Centre tonight as part of their multi-cultural St Patrick's Day. @SEUPB
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We held 2 Employment Rights Info sessions last night in Portadown & Lurgan, engaging people from 8 different nationalities. Many were happy to share their positive experiences while others raised concerns. If you would like a session delivered in your area please get in touch.
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Our @CrossingBBB project has been delivering a series of Employment Rights information sessions during Feb. This week we held the 1st of 3 Emmanuel Church Lurgan with 12 people from diverse backgrounds in attendance and a number of people coming forward for support and advice.
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CIP are nominated in the category of best large community group at the @abcb_council Community Awards. Ceremony just getting under way.
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Delighted to be at the launch of the @dare2leadchange Peace IV Programme by Bryson Intercultural and @tidestraining. Looking forward to working together on our respective programmes.
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Having a post conference reflection on the amazing opportunities @RankFoundation has given our intern Laura & our organisation this year.
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