Pobal

📢Please take note that the Pobal Social Inclusion and Employment Customer Support phone line opening hours have changed.. You can now call us on 01 511 7222 ... 📅Monday to Friday, from: 🕒10am – 12.30pm and 🕒2pm – 4pm ℹ https://lnkd.in/eBaYefAh

♻️Next in #CCAP2Stories Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Spotlight Series highlighting the invaluable resources developed by CCAP-funded projects is.. 🍓👩🌾 The CALF: Climate Action Local Food project, a collaboration between Sonairte - The National Ecology Centre , the Open Food Network Ireland & Cloughjordan Community Farm As part of the project, the team held 2 public events: 🌟 A conference/workshop titled, "How can we Fix our Food System" at Sonairte 🌟 A "Feeding Ourselves" meeting in Cloughjordan 👀 Read more about both events here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eYZ_wXQy 1 The project also involved the development of a "Community Food Hubs Toolkit" which includes a range of dowloadable resources here! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/emrPFM9n Read about some existing Community Food Hubs, including: 🌟 Sonairte 🌟 Local Market Hub Newbridge 🌟 North Tipperary Online Farmers Market, Cloughjordan Community Farm 🌟The Local Green Box #Cavan 🌟Síolta Chroí #Monaghan ..in the project case studies developed here👇 https://lnkd.in/emrPFM9n

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Social Impact Fund - Call for Input The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland and Pobal have today commenced an initial call for input on the development of the Social Impact Fund, to provide funding and supports for organisations helping to tackle gambling harm. For more information and how to take part in one of the surveys please visit: https://lnkd.in/eUx47mYp

👏 We look forward to working with the Victims and Survivors Service and key partners in the delivery of this very valuable project! Read more in their press release below 📰👇 #PEACEPLUS #PEACE Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) - European Funding Department of Rural and Community Development

There are a range of different investment schemes and supports available for rural and community development. To find out more visit: https://loom.ly/P80gCZQ

Today, on International Traveller and Roma Day, Pavee Point stands with Travellers and Roma in Ireland and worldwide. We especially recognise those facing human rights violations, poverty, and marginalisation. However, today is also a celebration—of resilience, perseverance, and progress. As Pavee Point marks 40 years of human rights and advocacy, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting racism and championing inclusion and equality, both in Ireland and abroad. “International Traveller and Roma Day is about celebrating our communities’ achievements while continuing to push for a better future,” said Gabi Muntean, Roma Community Development Worker, Pavee Point. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/eNnqCQum

♻️ Next in #CCAP2Stories Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Spotlight Series highlighting the invaluable resources developed by CCAP-funded projects is: 🌱'Power to Change' - a partnership between Atlantic Technological University and Sligo PPN Take a look at some of the project milestones here!👇📽 https://lnkd.in/eMdq4t3T ✨ Some highlights from the project! 👇 📓An "SDGs and Me – Nurturing Our World Workbook" was developed! Watch this video to learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiUq6TwG ..or download the workbook here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ezbmweSb Mark Kelly Education for Sustainable Development   🏃♀️Running with Nature with the North Sligo Athletic Club, Athletics Ireland which involved work to enhance #biodiversity on club grounds! 🎽A 'Biodiversity Exercise Game' will be launched on 20 May during #BiodiversityWeek Check out some great biodiversity resources 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezzEkyUt National Biodiversity Data Centre 🌳The Connemara Community Native Woodland Virtual Tour - which offers an engaging virtual tour exploring the diverse range of native trees & ecosystems within the woodland National Parks and Wildlife Services 📽 https://lnkd.in/eggRva6K Green-Campus Ireland 🧒 Community Group Training was held with #Sligo Children’s Community Garden in Dec 2023. Hometree will deliver another workshop in the Garden in May! 🌲Check out the woodland resources👇 https://lnkd.in/e-cyHFxP 👨🌾 ..or gardening resources 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezZh9N5Q Sligo County Council Connemara National Park Green-Campus Ireland Hometree 👩🎓Community Connections with CADRA Sligo who sponsored a student competition in Jan 2024 on rainwater harvesting & outdoor spaces. Power to Change continues to develop the connection between students & the community. Local Authority Waters Programme For more 👇📽 https://lnkd.in/eEz8y7Nk 💧Coming up soon... "Community Celebrations Uisce Álainn" 📅3 May Medb’s Dragon Warriors were the inspiration behind the 2024 Celebration of our Waters event. The 2025 event will include more walks, talks & workshops! For more info, visit https://lnkd.in/embge2hu Clean Coasts Finally.. 🎲 Climate Action Boardgames - Atlantic Technological University student Keelan Harte developed the climate action boardgame, 'Re-imagining Sligo for TY students'! Check out this video about the game here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7UtyzWu NCCAie #communityclimateaction #climateaction #seas #parks #communitygardens #wildlife #biodiversity

📆 Tomorrow, Department of Rural and Community Development Community Services Programme + Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Community Climate Action Fund supported The Rediscovery Centre will host a Community Employment Open Day as part of the Dublin Learning City's Festival! 🕐11am-1pm 📅 Tomorrow, 9 April ℹ For more info or to register, visit 👇 https://lnkd.in/eW7RzpQQ #communityemployment #employment #inclusiveemployment

How can the public service promote disability inclusion as it builds the workforce of the future?   The department is hosting a Thekla Talk webinar on Thursday 10 April from 11:30 to 12:30 with a panel of experts to explore how to promote disability inclusion in the public service, with practical insights on how employers can create more inclusive workplaces. 🤝   The session will be opened by Minister Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.   The panellists will be: Jeanne McDonagh, CEO, Open Doors Initiative Sarah O'Brien, National Disability Strategy, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Eimear Harty, Group Head of Inclusion and Diversity, Bank of Ireland Siobhán McKenna, ED&I Policy Lead, Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery & Reform   This session will be moderated by Roisin Walsh CIPD, Head of Workforce Capability & Inclusion, Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery & Reform.   Registration for is free and open to all and you can sign up at this link: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGjmyUYW   #BetterPublicServices