A beacon of hope in crisis: How Community Foundation for Northern Ireland stands for peace and equity
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland has a long history of fostering hope and reconciliation. Now, faced with incidents of hate-motivated violence in their community, their ‘Equity in Action’ initiative is tackling disinformation, hate and social division head-on. Róisín Wood, CEO of the community foundation, shares in this article their vital long-term and rapid interventions.
Be Prepared, Be Brave, Begin
Inspired by the Community Foundations of Canada’s All In 2021 conference, this reflection considers how the discussions resonate with the European community foundation movement. It explores questions of power, equity, community leadership and systems change, while highlighting the importance of remaining closely connected to local communities. The article also reflects on the role of community foundation support organisations in fostering learning, challenging established practice and helping the field respond to emerging social challenges.
