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Education and Training Manager Jo McParland delivered a Lunch and Learn session on LGBTQIA+ Inclusion at Citi yesterday for members of their internal Pride Network. Jo also took the opportunity to catch up with Odran Devlin and Hannah McNamara from Citi, two of Cara-Friend's Business Volunteers who help deliver 'All Out' anti-bullying workshops in post-primary schools across Northern Ireland.![]()
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If you would like information about the training Cara-Friend provide or about becoming a Business Volunteer, please contact joanne.mcparland@cara-friend.org.uk
This week Education and Training Officer Gemma Kelly delivered Cara-Friend's 'All Out' Anti-Bullying Workshop to 134 pupils from St.Columba's College Portaferry. ![]()
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Gemma was assisted by Matt Clements from Danske Bank who is a new Business Volunteer. Matt travelled over from England to help deliver this training. Thank you Matt for showing great commitment and welcome to Cara-Friend's Business Volunteer Team!
Cara-Friend would like to thank Translink whose LGBT+ Network and Charity Committee went above and beyond in raising £1000 to support our services. ![]()
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The donation is also in recognition of the training and support Cara-Friend have provided to Translink staff. ![]()
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Pictured are Cara Woods, EDI Advisor at Translink and Jo McParland, Education and Training Manager at Cara-Friend.
The 2024 Belfast hub of OUTing The Past returns to the Ulster Museum, Belfast on Saturday 27th April from 10am - 1pm.![]()
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This year's wonderful range of speakers will cover a variety of topics detailed below. All are welcome and the event is completely free.![]()
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Afterwards there will be a Story Discovery Workshop led by Queer Britain from 2pm - 5pm, exploring the importance of our individual stories and how they help form the UK's national LGBTQ+ history. Spaces are limited so please book in advance via: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amplifying-lgbtq-voices-northern-ireland-workshop-tickets-861009300997 ![]()
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This annual event is part of Cara-Friend's Community Development Programme generously funded by Belfast City Council, for which we are incredibly grateful.
Yesterday Cara-Friend along with sector colleagues from Here NI and The Rainbow Project had meetings with the Chief Executive and Community Relations Manager of Belfast City Council to discuss ongoing developments towards the future LGBTQ+ Hub. ![]()
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This is a hugely exciting opportunity for our community and we are incredibly grateful to everyone at City Council for helping to make this a reality.