Bridge of Hope was invited to speak about its grassroots dealing with the past initiatives at a recent Queens University Belfast post graduate conference on conflict resolution. Bridge of Hope’s Legacy Coordinator Áine Magee spoke about local impacts of the...
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Victims Commissioner meets with Bridge of Hope team
Victims’ commissioner Judith Thompson met with the Bridge of Hope team in their Duncairn Gardens offices recently. The August 2017 visit from the Commissioner and Engagement Support officer Karyn Millar involved Ashton Community Trust Head of Victims and Mental Health...
CVS responds to Have Your Say Belfast conflict and mental health figures
Results from a recent Belfast Strategic Partnership survey of residents show that over a quarter of people (27%) had received treatment for anxiety or depression in the last year and that nearly 20% of people felt their health had been impacted by the legacy of the conflict.
Take 5 message expands and Have Your Say Belfast results
The Take 5 steps to Wellbeing messages are spreading with the launch of materials designed to encourage local people, community groups and businesses to incorporate the steps into everyday life.
Bridge of Hope recognised at University Impact Excellence Awards
Ashton Community Trust and its Bridge of Hope department have been shortlisted for an Impact Excellence Award in recognition of its community-university partnership work on the Transitional Justice Grassroots Toolkit. The Impact Excellence Awards celebrate Ulster University’s Civic Partnerships, and highlight the positive impact university students and academic staff are having on societies and economies, both locally and internationally.
Grassroots Toolkit & Guide launched in Arabic and Spanish
Arabic and Spanish versions of the Transitional Justice Grassroots Toolkit and User’s Guide are now available. The translated materials were launched at Belfast Castle Friday June 16 as part of the Transitional Justice Institute (TJI) international summer school. The...
Ashton & Bridge of Hope nominated for University Excellence Award
Ashton Community Trust and its Bridge of Hope department have been shortlisted for an Impact Excellence Award in recognition of its community-university partnership work on the Transitional Justice Grassroots Toolkit. The Impact Excellence Awards celebrate Ulster...
Grassroots Building Justice Seminar with TJI great success
Press Release 28 March 2017: A community seminar examining post conflict life, the Stormont House Agreement and enabling grassroots community processes took place today at Belfast Castle. The ‘Grassroots: Building Justice’ seminar with Ulster University’s Dr Avila...
Health Minister Meets with Belfast Alliance for Suicide Prevention in North Belfast
Health Minister meets with Belfast Alliance for Suicide Prevention The Health Minister Michelle O’Neill visited North Belfast today (Wednesday Feb 22) to meet with members of the Belfast Alliance for Suicide Prevention (BASP) and hear about local efforts on suicide...
Grassroots: Building Justice Seminar with Transitional Justice Institute
Grassroots: Building Justice - A seminar on the Transitional Justice Grassroots Toolkit Hosted by Ashton Community Trust through its Bridge of Hope department in partnership with the Transitional Justice Institute at Ulster University Venue: Belfast Castle When:...
