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Civic Initiative is hosting a People’s Forum

March 21, 2024

Civic Initiative is hosting a People’s Forum in Ballymena 5 Apr and Coleraine 8 Apr from 9.30-1pm Have your voices heard on key themes

 

Are you passionate about social justice? Community Development? Do you have views on Healthcare? Education? Rural Access?

We want to hear your voice!

The Civic Initiative is hosting a People’s Forum in Ballymena and Coleraine for citizen-led discussion and dialogue on key issues impacting society today.

 

Ballymena is April 5th at 9.30am, the Braid Theatre,

registration is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/civic-initiative-co-antrim-peoples-forum-tickets-808313817387

 

Coleraine is April 8th at 9.30am, in the West Bann Centre,

registration is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/civic-initiative-northern-peoples-forum-tickets-845810099777

 

Themes and topics include;

  • Humans Rights
  • Education
  • Regional Disparity
  • Healthcare
  • Political Institutions
  • Housing
  • Poverty
  • Culture

This is your opportunity to have your say on the issues that matter to you in your community, and importantly, a chance to work together to create suggestions, and practical solutions to challenges.

 

The Civic Initiative is a new civic movement that creates space for people in their communities to have voice on key issues.

Recommendations developed through the Civic Initiative will be delivered to the Irish and British governments, as well as the Northern Ireland Assembly.

 

The forum will consist of a three-hour facilitated workshop. Refreshments will be provided, as well as an information pack in advance.

The Initiative can provide participation supports including travel reimbursements or childcare costs.

Find out more information about the Civic Initiative here: The Civic Initiative | Disability Action Northern Ireland

 

If you require special assistance please contact the Civic Initiative at civicinitiativeni@gmail.com

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of meaningful change!

The Civic Initiative project is funded by the International Fund for Ireland