Community development

Developed with expertise gained over more than 30 years’ of working directly with survivors of sexual violence, this training will explore the cultural factors that influence FGM practitioners and defenders, the prevalence of FGM globally and in Northern Ireland, myths and stereotypes around FGM, legislation, policy and safeguarding procedures relating to FGM, survivor stories and the impact of FGM on individuals, families and communities.

Join us for a screening of the Movie ‘Resilience’, directed by James Redford, as we delve into how Adverse Childhood Experiences (or ACEs) can be linked to destructive behavior and medical diseases. The film will be followed by a panel discussion.   RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who are using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease.   The original research was controversial, but the findings revealed the most important public health findings of a generation. “The child may not remember, but the body remembers.”  

Level 3 accredited training course on finance, debt and clients financial capability.

We have received funding Supported by the Public Health Agency Through the CLEAR Project to run Financial Wellbeing Sessions in the following Trust Areas - Belfast, Southern and South Eastern. We have Financial Wellbeing Webinars, Clinics for 1-1 advice and Online Modules that anyone can complete.

Join the Money Guiders NI Network & The Bank of Ireland to learn about financial wellbeing. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/financial-wellbeing-understanding-the-ba…

CDHN is delivering a Health Literacy Training Mini-series during April for people in communities. The series will consist of five unique training sessions. Each session will explore a different topic related to Health Literacy. The overall aim of the series is to increase awareness and improve knowledge and understanding of health literacy so that: People have increased confidence when using health information and services and feel better equipped to make health decisions Those who support people with health and social issues have a better understanding of people’s circumstances so they can provide the most effective and appropriate advice and help. Each session has been designed to be interactive and participative with use of breakout rooms and Zoom polls and will finish with a short insight gathering session where participants will be asked to share their experiences of using health information and making health decisions. Depending on the participant’s role and interest, they may wish to attend only one session or a number of sessions. Please note there are limited places on each training programme and booking is essential.

This full day course will train your staff and volunteers in essential First Aid techniques. It will prepare them to efficiently and safely handle all common health emergencies.

CANS Mental and Physical Wellbeing Project is organising 6 week remote Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing Programme Belfast citywide.

CANS Mental and Physical Wellbeing Project is organising 6 week remote workshop Take 5 Steps Wellbeing looking after your Emotional Wellbeing in Greater Belfast areas.

CANS Mental and Physical Wellbeing Project is organising 6 week remote workshop Living Life To The Full in Northern Trust area.

Skainos & Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd have partnered with Google Digital Garage to provide a FREE workshop on 19 February 2020.

Dementia Friendly East Belfast is offering Free Interactive Dementia Training at the RADAR Centre on Wednesday 17th April at 2pm. The training takes participants to a range of settings to learn how small changes can make a big difference. Training is delivered by a range of agencies including Alzheimer's Society and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

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Do you live in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area or work with groups in the area? Would you like to know a bit more about how to manage your money during these difficult times?