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LatestIsland’s brilliant example of how community workers change lives
"It's probably the best project I’ve seen here in 20 years," says development worker John McCafferty.
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Latest“Everybody deserves a second chance” – Ann’s life after prison
Ann is a former prisoner who has been working at The Mug Shot café, a social enterprise run by PACE, since May 2021. She spoke to Changing Ireland about life after prison.
Inclusion
LatestSteering Young Drivers to Safety
Donegal’s Garage Project paves the way for safer roads as 130 young people complete LEADER-funded training.
Funding
Latest68 towns to receive funding for Town Teams
The first ever Town Team Support Fund will provide €10,000 funding each to 68 towns across Ireland, it was announced this week.
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Community media is battling a democratic deficit, says Colm Croffy
Colm Croffy is the editor of community magazine Ballinasloe LIFE. He spoke to Changing Ireland about the challenges currently facing local community media.
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Empowerment
LatestCalls for legal reform to help people find jobs after prison
90% of employers are willing to hire former prisoners, but they say more guidance is needed
Community
LatestThe Ukrainian refugee building Ireland’s future one home at a time
Tetiana (Tania) Kovalova from Ukraine has been working with Sisk to build modular homes for fellow refugees. Her work in Ireland fuels her dream of one day helping to rebuild Ukraine. She has been working since the first week she landed in Shannon Airport in May 2022. She came here devastated over what she left behind, nervous of what lay ahead, carrying a small bag, her passport and €300 in savings. She came alone, speaking no English.