Re-Tender - Building Positive Relations – Newry, Mourne & Down Intercultural Forum Development Coordinator

Tender description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking to appoint a competent supplier to design, develop and deliver a comprehensive ethnic minority cultural and integration programme across the Council area. Building Positive Relations Specific Objective 3 The overall aim of the programme is as follows: • promotion of minority ethnic cultures in order to address existing myths, stereotypes and negative attitudes; • facilitation of meaningful engagement between BME and indigenous communities; • building the capacity of BME communities; • enhancing cultural understanding between communities. Building Positive Relations Specific Objective 3.8 involves support for BME engagement mechanisms in Newry, Mourne & Down District Council area. The Newry Mourne & Down Intercultural Forum is an interagency partnership committed to working together towards an inclusive community to create opportunities that embrace diversity and is being supported by PEACE IV as a now established BME engagement mechanism. AIMS of the FORUM: 1. Adopt a strategic approach to identify real needs of BME communities. 2. Maximise resources and opportunities to promote equity, diversity and interdependence. 3. Develop communication channels to encourage people to live, learn, work and play together. 4. Embrace a partnership approach encompassing all sectors of the community to create a shared future for all residents of Newry, Mourne and Down through positive action.