Building Positive Relations: Syrian Community Engagement Programme

Tender description

The aim of the project is to provide support to and increase engagement of the local Syrian community in civic and community life. The successful supplier will have a good knowledge of Syrian community language and culture and will be required to: • Engage a minimum of 30 members of the local the local Syrian community; • Assist groups and individuals within the community through the provision of advice and signposting to other agencies, e.g. Council, NIHE, SHSCT, local community groups, etc. It is anticipated that a minimum of 3 hrs/week of advice/support will be provided. • Encourage the participation of the local Syrian community in relevant Peace IV and other programmes; • Facilitate engagement of the local Syrian community with local statutory and community/voluntary organisations and agencies; • Identify local community leaders to enable them to act as voices for the needs of their community; • In partnership with other organisations, organise and co-facilitate at least 3 workshops/engagement events. The workshops will be on topics identified by project participants, e.g. public services, education system, etc, and will last app. 2 hrs each. • Identify Syrian community needs and barriers to greater participation and integration in society and develop a plan to address same. The project will be delivered online until such times as Covid 19 regulations allow for face-to-face facilitation and engagement.