Donegal Intercultural Platform
Donegal Intercultural Platform clg
Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
About
Founded in 2009, Donegal Intercultural Platform is a non-governmental organisation based in Letterkenny, Ireland working on human rights, refugees & migration, community development.
Donegal Intercultural Platform clg is a non-governmental organisation based in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland. It promotes human rights, challenges discrimination and racism, and works to build inclusion and equality. Its work focuses on supporting Black and Minority Ethnic communities, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, including those experiencing poverty and exclusion. Activities include drop-in support and advocacy through its Intercultural Hub, anti-racism and intercultural training for organisations and community groups, community development, English conversation classes, and campaigns such as the Donegal Movement Against Racism. The organisation was founded in 2009 as a voluntary association and became a company limited by guarantee in 2021. It is a member of the Irish Network Against Racism and participates in multiple local and national forums on migration, racism and inclusion. It is part-funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Community Development Programme and has delivered EU-funded projects, including EU Belong.
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Community Anti-Racism Actions (CARA)
Human rights
Training and development programme under the EU Belong initiative that builds local capacity to counter racist narratives, engaging 11 community organisations across Donegal.
I.C.I.P. Intercultural Cross-border Inclusion Programme
Refugees & Migration
Intercultural inclusion programme supporting migrants' socio-economic inclusion, including regional inclusion strategies with cross-border partners.
BME Inclusion Pathways to Work
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Pathways to work support for Black and Minority Ethnic community members experiencing poverty and exclusion.
Donegal Movement Against Racism
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Collaborative initiative with Donegal Travellers Project promoting inclusivity and combating racism in Donegal.
English Conversation Classes
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Weekly English conversation classes delivered across Donegal for migrants and refugees.
Migrant Health Project
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Project supporting the health needs of migrant and minority ethnic communities in Donegal.
Supporting Ukrainian Refugees
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Support services for Ukrainian refugees in Donegal.
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Donegal County Council, Donegal Travellers Project, North West Migrants Forum
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