integration guide for immigrant youth and parents

I would like to invite you to a training session on our integration guide for immigrant youth and parents. This guide will be launched in January and if you are intending to use this guide I would advice you to attend this training. Please see all details in the attached document.

Invitation to Training on the
Integration Guide for Immigrant Youth and Parents

Date/Time: 17th of December 2009 from 10am to 12:30pm (followed by a light lunch)

Venue: Ozanam House, 53 Mountjoy Square West, Dublin 1, (map and directions below)


Integrating Ireland has developed an Integration Guide for secondary school aged immigrant youth, their parents (from outside the EU) and those who work with them. This guide consists of different sections and includes information and links to resources on education, language, youth work, community and family life as well as discrimination and racism in Ireland.

You are invited to attend this training event on the contents and use of the guide.
This invitation extends to all Integrating Ireland member groups and other organisations that work with or will be working with immigrant groups, particularly young people and parents (e.g. youth organisations).

The aim of this training is to introduce practitioners to the Youth Integration Induction Guide and prepare them to use it effectively. Sessions will be interactive, depending on each group’s interests and will follow this general agenda:

Background, advantages and objectives of Guide
Overview of Guide
How to use resources which help facilitate integration
How to enable young people/ parents to use the Guide
This training is free of charge. Travel expenses will be reimbursed (public transport only unless justified in cases where not possible) on the production of original receipt. Childcare expenses can be covered if an official childminding service (i.e.crèche) is used and receipt is produced. Please contact me in advance if you need childcare expenses reimbursed.

To book your place, please RSVP by the 7th of December 2009 to:
Jana Weidhaase (Youth Officer), jana@integratingireland.ie or 01-6453070/-91

Kind regards,


Jana WeidhaaseYouth OfficerIntegration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland Limited18 Dame Street1st and 2nd FloorDublin 2IrelandReception: 01 645 3070Direct Line: 01 645 3091website: www.integratingireland.ie

ITM on Traveller Focus 2009

Dear Members
Information from our member ITM on Traveller Focus 2009!
Kind Regards
Monica Anne


Traveller Focus Weeks 2009 - Nov. 30-Dec. 11th - Visit www.tfw.ie for more information.
Launch Monday November 30. (See Attached Invitation)
Traveller Focus Weeks 2009
The 2009 theme for Traveller Focus, which takes place over two weeks from November 30th - December 11th 2009, is Traveller Pride.
The aim of the programme is to celebrate the contribution Travellers make both within their own communities and to Irish society as a whole, through their culture, enterprise, sporting excellence, professional expertise across every area and unique history and tradition.
National and local events around the country will innovatively focus on the theme, and the week will feature the inaugural Traveller Pride Awards, which it is hoped will become an annual event honouring the achievements and contributions of Travellers across Ireland. Objectives of Traveller Focus Week:
To develop Traveller pride in their Irish identity and cultural background
To develop awareness and promote an understanding of the position of Travellers in Irish society
To highlight Travellers’ contribution to Irish society
To promote Traveller participation in public life and policy development
Traveller Focus Week is organised by
The Irish Traveller Movement,
Pavee Point Travellers Centre,
The National Traveller Women’s Forum,
Minceirs Whiden,
National Traveller MABS
National Association of Traveller Centres.
The week is funded by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
For more information on the week contact Irish Traveller Movement: Tel 01 679 6577 or visit the Traveller Focus Website - www.tfw.ie




ITM requests the pleasure of your company to the official launch of Traveller Focus Week 2009Monday 30th November 2009 at 10.30am in the Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St, Dublin 1
Mr. John Maloney, T.D., Minister of State for Equality, Justice and Law Reform (with responsibility for Equality, Disability and Mental Health) will formally launch the week.
Light refreshments available on arrival.
RSVP: Chantelle Maritz, ITM office on 01-6796577 or chantelle.maritz@gmail.com
--
Damien Walshe
Membership Development Coordinator
Irish Traveller Movement
4-5 Eustace Street
Dublin 2
Ph: 01 6796577
Fax: 01 6796578
Web: http://www.itmtrav.ie
Charity Number: CHY1406

Don't forget to log on and sign the ITM Ethnicity petition, at:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/itmethnicity

LoveMusic HateRacis

LoveMusic HateRacism are proud to announce a new fortnightly event launched on 26th November in Dublin.
The LMHR Sessions is an open-mic style event, in the basement of Le Cirk Bar, Dame Street, Dublin 2
The LMHR Session #2 will take place in the same venue on Thursday 10th December
We encourage musicians from any background style or genre to bring their instruments, plug in, play and enjoy the night with a drink on us.
Any musicians wishing to get involved in the night, simply email artists@lmhrireland.com with a brief bio and links to some tracks.Preference will be given to those who email as spaces are limited-but we do encourage you to turn up on the night, plug in and play.
And for the audience,well its free in and we'll have some drinks promos available so its not to hard on the pocket,and of course you'll be able to enjoy the best in live performances in the comfort of Le Cirks basement bar.
With Special Guests including...
Fiach
Stace Gill
Colin Scallan
...and more .....
Also,the Goovalization DJ's will be taking over the basement till late with the best in music from São Paulo to Casablanca, Berlin to Dakar, Bombay to Buenos-Aires, Hong-Kong to la Havana...
The LMHR Sessions Launch Thursday 10th DecemberLe Basement, Le Cirk Bar 32 Dame Street , Dublin 2 Free Admission-8pm-Drinks Promos

In attention of citizens of Republic of Mo

ldova The consul of Moldovan Embassy in London, Mr. Vladimir Sacagiu, is coming to Dublin on December 14th, 2009, 9.00am-5.00pm Address: Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7. If you wish to make an appointment, please contact: Tania Condrea 0864015375 (Association of Moldovans in Ireland) Or the Moldovan Embassy in London.E: consul.london@mfa.mdT: 0044 – 2089956818 W: www.britania.mfa.gov.md In atentia cetatenilor Republicii Moldova Consulul Ambasadei Republici Moldova la Londra, Dl Vladimir Sacagiu, va veni la Dublin la data de 14 decembrie 2009. Adresa: Carmichael House, North Brunswick, Dublin 7. 9.00-17.00 Cei care doresc sa-si faca inscriere sunt rugati sa telefoneze: 0864015375 (Tatiana Condrea, Asociatia Moldovenilor din Irlanda) sau sa contacteze Ambasada Republicii Moldova la Londra. E: consul.london@mfa.mdT: 0044 – 2089956818W: www.britania.mfa.gov.md Moldova Vision Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 E: info@moldovavision.orgW: www.moldovavision.orgT: 087-9022216Company No.: 424480 ~ Registered Charity No. CHY17129

Candidates, on RTE Radio One

Listen out for radio documentary, Candidates, on RTE Radio One at 6.45pm - December 5.In May 2009, Colin Murphy hit the roads of Ireland on the campaign trail with some of the 40 immigrants who ran in the local elections. In Dublin, Limerick, Monaghan and Donegal, he talked to candidates and the people they were canvassing about the issues and the practicalities of local politics in Ireland. From Patrick Maphoso's activist independent politics on Dublin's northside to Anna Rooney's staunch support for the Government in Clones, this project charts the diversity of experience and opinion amongst an emerging group of politicians.Ultimately, the experience was a sobering one: "It will take a long time for people to get used to immigrants participating in the elections," said Maphoso, "but the first generation have to pave the way." In Letterkenny, Michael Abiola Phillips is also philosophical: "I won't be disappointed even if I don't get in this time around," he said. "It means I have to work harder."Produced by Colin Murphy for FOMACS, the 20-minute version of Candidates is available as a podcast on RTE Choice and an eight-minute version will be broadcast on The Curious Ear on RTE Radio One at 6.45pm on December 5. You can listen to the programme and check out related FOMACS coverage and documentation of immigrant candidates contesting local elections across Ireland at www.fomacs.org
For more information or details on how to subscribe to our RSS feeds please go to www.fomacs.orgOr email your enquiries to maeve.burke.fomacs@dit.ie

DIVERSITY TOOLKIT

DIVERSITY TOOLKIT FOR THE YOUTH SECTOR IN IRELANDatMACRO Resource Centre, 1 Green Street, Dublin 117th December at 4pmPlaces are limited. Please RSVP to Geraldine@nyci.ie or phone 01-4784122 before 10th DecemberPromoting Equality and InclusionThis self-assessment Toolkit is for youth leaders to determine the level of equality and inclusion in their programmes.It includes practical tips showing how to improve equality and inclusion for a wide range of young people who have diverse lives and identities.

Provide the entertainment

Hello,



Please find below information from Volunteering Ireland in relation to their event in Dublin Castle. They are looking for groups who would like to volunteer their time and provide the entertainment. If you are interested, please contact Marzia at Volunteering Ireland directly on the e-mail/phone provided below.



Kind regards,





Agnieszka Wiesyk

Intercultural Community Worker

North West Inner City Network (NWICN)

117-118 North King Street

Dublin 7