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‘Small Worlds’ event promotes good relations in the Borough

‘Small Worlds’ event promotes good relations in the Borough

Wed, November 29, 2017

Individuals from different nationalities recently came together to participate in a ‘Small Worlds’ event at The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre.

The event is part of the Causeway Prejudice Challenge Programme which aims to promote safe and welcoming areas for all.

The café-style event, provided an opportunity for people from different nationalities to speak about their hardships and trauma prior to their arrival in Northern Ireland.

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird, OBE commented; “These workshops provide people with  insight into the diversity that exists in Northern Ireland and provide a safe space in which participants can engage with those from different backgrounds and other parts of the world. The Causeway Prejudice Challenge will hopefully enable everyone to challenge their own perceptions and help build mutual respect on the issue of immigrants and refugees.”

The event which was facilitated by The Belfast Friendship Club was attended by individuals who had participated in earlier workshops of the Causeway Prejudice Challenge programme, an initiative by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Good Relations programme.

This project has received financial support from The Executive Office.

Pictured at the Small Worlds event in The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre are Gordon and Marcela Priestly and Anne Dunwoody. Pictured at the Small Worlds event in The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre are Ann O’Brien and Karen Kerlin. Councillor Margaret- Anne Mc Killop, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council pictured with volunteer Geetha at The Small Worlds Event in The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre. Pictured at the Small Worlds event in The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre are Councillor George Duddy, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, volunteer Maryama and Councillor William Mc Candless, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Pictured at the Small Worlds event in The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre are Gavin King, The Executive Office, Dr Stephanie Mitchell, Belfast Friendship Club and Joy Wisener, Good Relations Officer, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Participating in The Small Worlds event in The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre are Leanne Abernethy and James Culbertson. Volunteer Farah pictured with Derwyn Brewster at The Small Worlds event at The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre in Limavady. Pictured at the Small Worlds event in The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre are Kathryn Morgan, volunteer Makhosi, and Councillor Dermot Nicholl, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Pictured at the Small Worlds event in The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre are Councillor George Duddy, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, volunteer Maryama and Councillor William Mc Candless, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Pictured at the Small Worlds event in The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre are Karen Kerlin, Councillor Margaret- Anne Mc Killop, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and volunteer Geetha.
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