We will be exhibiting our portraits at The Crescent Arts Centre for one month beginning 30th June. Come and unravel all the migrants' stories!
12 Belonging Project portraits are on exhibit at Grand Opera House Belfast.
The Migrant Centre NI and the Belonging Project are partnering with Queen's Film Theatre on Thursday, 22rd September for Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week. The theme this year is Building the Future Together, with a focus on youth and how all members of our society can shape the future to be a positive space in which our diversity is celebrated.
Workshop aimed at participants ages 15 years+. Participants aged 15-17 yrs need to complete a signed parental consent form, available to download here
Admission FREE. Places limited and should be booked in advance here.
Kindly supported by the Community Relations Council.
On Monday 19 September, Amnesty International and the Northern Ireland Community of Refugees & Asylum Seekers (NICRAS) invite you, your organisations, members and supporters to join us at Parliament Buildings, Stormont to say #RefugeesWelcome in a demonstration of solidarity and support. Our gathering will take place just hours before the United Nations General Assembly begins a high-level summit on refugees and migrants.
So, we ask you to set aside a few hours to help refugees on Monday 19 September: join us and make your voice heard! Bring banners, placards and signs with your own#RefugeesWelcome message or show of support. We would love it if NGOs and grassroots community groups, trade unions, churches, others and individuals united to send a clear message to our governments.
In order to ensure access to the Stormont estate for this event, please email if you plan to attend: adrianne.peltz@amnesty.org.uk. There will be some bus transport available from Belfast to and from Parliament Buildings. Again, email if you would like more information or to book spaces: adrianne.peltz@amnesty.org.uk
The Belonging Project will be working with the Belfast Central Library to display our portraits from July-September in an exhibition in the foyer's glass cases. In addition, we will have our transcripts, mementos, and QR codes available for viewing. We are still looking for participants to offer their mementos on loan for this exhibition, so if you are interested, please contact us by email at internsbmc@gmail.com or on our facebook page.
Calling all kids!!! Come see us at Titanic Belfast on 9 April in the Belfast Photo Festival! We will be running a workshop on how sports can promote social cohesion and acceptance. Afterwards, have your photo taken with us like one of our Belonging portraits. Don't forget to bring a momento from home that you feel represents you! We'll even send you a copy of your photo to send home!
On 10 March from 10:00am-12:30pm we will be running a workshop at UNISON as an event for International Women's Day. We will be focusing on topics such as diversity, identity, integration, and acceptance during this workshop, tailored towards BME women. Light lunch will be provided, and please email tony.gallagher@ictuni.org to reserve your spot!
Come see our portraits of women and children, following the theme of women's empowerment, at our exhibition at UNISON! Our exhibition will run from Tuesday 1 March-Friday 11 March.. hope to see you there!
We invite you to join us Thursday, 29 February at 18:00 as we launch a week long exhibition at Waterstones in Belfast. Come to enjoy good books, good company, and our exhibition!
In Belfast? In need of some refreshing time among books and coffee? Stop by the week long exhibition, generously hosted by Waterstones.
Portraits will be available for viewing throughout the store from Thursday, 29 February to Thursday, 3 March. QR codes and transcripts will accompany the portraits to provide a fuller understanding of the project, in addition to a brief description leaflet that will be available on the landing directly up from the ground floor.
Come join us at the Black Box at 6pm to help launch the International Women's Day (IWD) Programme! Entrance is free and pizza and wine will be provided. IWD will run in Belfast from 2 March-8 March, and we will be holding a Belonging Exhibition from 1 March-11 March at UNISON!
Join us at LUSH in the City Centre for a day of fund raising for the 'Belonging' Project. Saturday, February 6 at 12-17 Castle Lane Belfast BT1 5DA. Come and see what the Project is all about, participate in some exciting activities, and invest in some of Lush's amazing products. That Saturday, all proceeds from the Charity Pot Lotion (minus VAT) go directly towards the 'Belonging' Project.
Click here to read more about the Charity Pot
Click here to watch the video about the Charity Pot
As a part of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival, the Belonging Project is happy to exhibit our portraits at Black Box in Belfast on Saturday, December 12.
People who have had to leave most of their belongings but more importantly their whole community, their friends, culture and history behind. We are taking part in the Human Rights Festival to share the stories of migrants in Northern Ireland in order to create a sense of belonging.
For more information see the NIHRF website.
We're hosting a training with our diversity workshop toolkit on Wednesday, 25 November in our Belfast offices for ethnic minority community group members who would like to bring our newly-launched project to their organizations and communities! Know someone who may benefit from our workshop toolkit? Contact admin@migrantcentreni.org to get more information about our event and the toolkit!
The Belonging Project will have a pop-up exhibition in the Banqueting Hall at Belfast City Hall on November 24. Our work will be featured as a part of the Belfast City Council's DiverseCity kickoff event Small Worlds Diversity.
To register for booking contact the good relations unit on 028 9027 0663 or email goodrelations@belfastcity.gov.uk.
For a full list of the City Council's DiverseCity lineup of events click here.
In the Derry area and interested in our work? Do you like art and culture? How about free snacks? If you said yes to any of those, come by the Derry Central Library on 19 November for our launch event!
In addition to our November exhibition at the Derry Central Library we are holding a launch on Thursday, 19 November from 18.30-20.00. Tea, coffee, and snacks will be available! Come by and learn about the Belonging Project and what we do.
We're happy to hold an exhibition at the Derry Central Library from 2-21 November. Come see our portraits and interviews displaying the lives and stories of migrants throughout Northern Ireland. Crafted by expert photographer Laurence Gibson, the exhibition is aimed at tackling racism and ending prejudice.
Library hours are:
Monday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 4:30:pm
Sunday: Closed
In addition to our exhibition we will be holding an event at the Derry Central Library on Thursday, 19 November from 18.30-20.00. Tea, coffee, and snacks will be available! Come by and learn about the Belonging Project and what we do.
Join us for our second workshop at the Whiterock Library of the week. Here we'll offer discussion about diversity and identity in Northern Ireland, providing participants with the opportunity to explore how they can interact with people from a diverse background.
This event is part of a programme of events to celebrate Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week 2015. RSVP to admin@migrantcentreni.org.
Join us at the lovely Queens Film Theatre in Belfast for a workshop on tolerance and community development as a part of QFT's Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week programming.
Throughout the week of 28 September to 2 October QFT is presenting a series of screenings and discussions that set out to challenge stereotypes and acknowledge cultural differences and experiences of newcomers living in Northern Ireland.
This 18+ event is FREE but tickets must be booked in advance. Visit queensfilmtheatre.com for full details.
Join us for a workshop offering discussion about diversity and identity in Northern Ireland providing participants with the opportunity to explore how they can interact with people from a diverse background.
This event is part of a programme of events to celebrate Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week 2015. RSVP to admin@migrantcentreni.org.
Join us for an exhibition and workshop offering discussion about diversity and identity in Northern Ireland providing participants with the opportunity to explore how they can interact with people from a diverse background. We will be exhibiting a selection of our Belonging portraits at the library along with the workshop.
This event is part of a programme of events to celebrate Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week 2015. RSVP to admin@migrantcentreni.org.
Come to the Whiterock Library from September 28th to October 30th to see the Belonging Project's Cultural Awareness Week exhibition displaying the lives and stories of migrants throughout Northern Ireland. Crafted by expert photographer Laurence Gibson, the exhibition is aimed at tackling racism and ending prejudice.
Library hours are:
Monday: 11:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday: 9:30am - 4:00pm
The Belonging Project will be hosting the subsequent training on the Blue and Pink Pack (for young people and adults) of the Workshop Toolkit on 24 August. Details are as following:
Date: 24th August, 2015. (Monday)
Time: To be confirmed*
Venue: Belfast Migrant Centre office
Address: 1st Floor Ascot House
24-31 Shaftesbury Square,
Belfast, BT2 7DB
* In the evening with refreshment provided, exact time will be communicated with further email notices.
Click here for more information about the Workshop Toolkit.
We will be hosting two events on Tuesday, June 2nd to introduce this exciting addition to our project. We will be having a launch event in the morning, and then a training session for ethnic minority community members in the afternoon.
Date: June 2, 2015
Time: 1 PM - 3 PM (Light lunch served from 12 - 1 PM)
Venue: Radar Centre
Address: Unit 8-12 Harbour Court,
9 Heron Road,
Sydenham Business Park,
Belfast, BT3 9HB.
Click here for more information about the Toolkit.
Date: June 2, 2015
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Light lunch served from 12:00 - 1:00 PM)
Venue: Radar Centre
Address: Unit 8 - 12 Harbour Court,
9 Heron Road, Sydenham Business Park,
Belfast, BT3 9HB.
Click here for more information about the Toolkit.
