| Name: | Community Relations in Schools |
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| About: | Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise organisation |
| Address: | 2 Duncairn Gardens Unit 6, Belfast, Antrim, BT4 2GG |
| Primary Contact | Lisa Dietrich |
| Email: | lisa.dietrich@crisni.org |
| Telephone: | 07921851601 |
| Mobile: | 07921851601 |
| Location(s): | Antrim, Derry~Londonderry, East Belfast, Greater Belfast, North Belfast, South Belfast, West Belfast |
| Clause(s): | Business development and knowledge sharing, Community engagement events, Cyber security initiatives, Digital inclusion initiatives, Donation of ICT devices to people at risk of digital exclusion, Environmental initiatives, Equality, diversity and inclusion strategy for the contract, Ethical supply chain strategy, Fair work policy, Financial donations to support people in NI to gain ICT Qualifications, Health & wellbeing strategy for staff, Health and wellbeing initiatives, In-work progression and skills development for staff, Initiatives to Enhance the Employability of Young People, Initiatives to reduce or prevent Health Related inequalities, Skills development and educational attainment, Support for the VCSE sector |
| Priorities: | Children and young people, Looked after children / care leavers, People at risk of criminality / with an offending background, People from a minority ethnic background, People from deprived areas, People in or leaving education, People who are at risk of Digital Exclusion, People who are considered to be disadvantaged in the labour market, People who are long-term unemployed, People who have been / or at risk of becoming a victim of crime, People who need support with mental or physical wellbeing, People with a disability, Refugees and asylum seekers, Women from socially deprived areas |
| Profile: |
Community Relations in Schools (CRIS) is an education and peacebuilding charity established in 1984 at the height of political conflict by teachers who believed that education had a role to play in transforming conflict. Today, CRIS remains convinced of the power of education to transform lives. CRIS’s vision is for “An inclusive and dynamic society, built on respect and trust, where all children and young people can reach their true potential” To achieve this vision, CRIS’s mission is “To inspire and equip whole school communities as powerful catalysts for peace and reconciliation” by working with all school stakeholders: children, parents, teachers and school leaders. Key Programmes: -Buddy Up! partners schools together to offer children a chance to develop one-to-one friendships across traditional communal divides. Working with their ‘Buddy’, the children take part in good relations programmes such as ‘Celebrating Diversity’ (Ages 7-9), and ‘Knowing Me Knowing You’ (ages 10-12) where they learn to value themselves, respect others and develop their skills and attitudes of empathy, understanding and conflict resolution. Parents are invited to join and support their children to celebrate its success. -Growing GRACE: Supported by CRIS, schools leaders come together in local area networks representing diverse school sectors & communities. Together school leaders collaborate to identify and address local common needs with a united voice and mission. |
2 Duncairn Gardens Unit 6, Belfast, Antrim, BT4 2GG