Equality and Inclusion
Exchange HouseExchange House is an organisation of Travellers and settled people working together to provide quality youth services to Travellers within the greater Dublin area. In the course of this work they recognise the culture and identity of the Travelling Community and promote equality and fair treatment for all. Their programmes consist of an outreach service, on-site service, one-to-one support and counselling, after schools programmes, outdoor pursuits, youth arts, at risk intervention programme, health awareness, and anti-racism education for schools and clubs. Website: www.exchangehouse.ie |
Enable IrelandEnable Ireland is a leading national provider of services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.Enable Ireland’s purpose is to make a positive and lasting difference to the journey of children and adults with disability, their siblings and parents. Services are offered through a combination of centre-based (14 regional locations) and outreach services and include a range of therapeutic, educational, training, employment, personal assistance, advocacy and family support services.· Website: www.enableireland.ie |
BeLonG ToBeLonG To is an organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) young people, aged between 14 and 23.The project works with LGBT young people, providing them with a safe, relaxed, comfortable environment, where they can make friends with other young people in similar situations and find support, inclusion, acceptance and social justice. They also have the option of one-to-one support and access to information on education, health and legal services. Website: www.belongto.org |
Irish Wheelchair AssociationThe Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is the national organisation of people with limited mobility. Website: www.iwa.ie/youth |
Pavee PointPavee Point's aim is to contribue to the improvement in the quality of life and living circumstances of Irish Travellers. As an integral part of Pavee Point, whose overall aim is to contribute to the improvement in the quality of life and living circumstances of Irish Travellers by developing processes which create solidarity, social justice and human rights, the Youth work programme's aim is to enhance the lives of young travellers by:·providing comprehensive and culturally appropriate programmes of personal development and social education and;playing an advacacy, liaison and resourcing role in relation to decision-makers and service providers whose policies and programmes affect the lives of young travellers. Website: www.paveepoint.ie |