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Officially launched in Dublin on October 9th by President Bill Clinton, 21st to 28th January has been designated as Haiti Week. Events & activities will be held throughout Ireland to raise awareness of Haiti through art, music and the business community.

A series of four surveys have been carried out with Volunteer Now members between 2009- 2011. The focus has been to monitor the impact of the economic downturn and public expenditure cuts on volunteer involvement and volunteer management practices.

We are currently looking for organizations that will be able to benefit from a vast array of skills and support that Northern Ireland companies can offer - for FREE! Volunteers are ready to tackle your project in 2012 and really make a difference!

The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is holding a walk specifically for cancer patients on Saturday 14th January at Bloomfield Walkway, Holywood Arches,Belfast.

Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living Foundation is a not-for-profit, educational and humanitarian Organisation engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. The organisation operates globally in 151 countries

Centre for Global Education (CGE) has shared office space to let in its centrally located premises at 9 University Street, Belfast, BT7

The NI Policing Board is currently recruiting for the appointment of Independent Members to Policing and Community Safety Partnerships (PCSPs). They are holding several information evenings to allow anyone interested to find out more.

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The WCRP website details hundreds of courses available for women ranging from sewing to computerized accounts to women’s studies. Many courses are free, many offer childcare (subject to availability). Search the site at http://wcrpeducation.org.uk/

Introduction to Dealing with Debt Training

Housing & Discrimination training - (Ref: ET12012)

Advice NI's latest training calendar which is packed with lots of new and exciting courses and training programmes.

Landowners in the Faughan Valley are being offered the gift of new native woodland thanks to an exciting new landscape initiative, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Addiction NI, a local drug and alcohol treatment charity has organised a 10K run around Ormeau Park on March 11 2012, to help raise funds for their vital work. It's the perfect excuse to keep you on track with fitness or weight loss resolutions.

Why not seize the moment in 2012 and join a Yoga class?

The latest responses from NIFHA to consultations can be viewed as follows:

Places are still available for the free conference, 'Engaging Communities - the potential and pitfalls of Community Planning' next Monday (16 January) in the Manor House Hotel, Enniskillen (10am-3.30pm). Register now to avoid disappointment!

SHINE:- People with Spina Bifida &/or Hydrocephalus. No 'fully accessible' premises for group activity. Need a meeting place (craft work and/or meeting) can any organisation offer or suggest a 'cheap' accessible venue near Belfast centre Sat Sun morn aft

Independent SuperValu stores across Northern Ireland have reached a major fundraising milestone for the Action Cancer Big Bus screening and health promotion unit.

Whatever your New Year's resolution- weight loss, fitness, get healthy or undertake a challenge in 2012 sign up for the Addiction NI 10K Run today! The race takes place on March 11 2012 and will keep you motivated to maintain your resolutions.

The New Year is the time for making new resolutions – and the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is encouraging everyone in Northern Ireland to make a few healthy changes to benefit you and your family, and help reduce your risk of cancer.

It’s the start of a New Year and an opportunity to help make a fundamental difference to the lives of children and young people in Northern Ireland, whatever your skills, talent and available time.

Impact Measurement is a hot topic. Funders and government are increasingly interested in the outcomes of their investments, organisations want to demonstrate impact to achieve competitive advantage, there are a whole range of providers of particular tools

Building Change Trust has published its winter e-news which begins to set out the areas of interest for investment by the Trust for 2012 and beyond.