Defeating Narratives of Division
Oct
24

Defeating Narratives of Division

Many people, feel unable to act in the face of narratives in our communities that create division and they often feel frozen as they are unsure how to make a positive impact.

This one day training begins from the assumption that people who hold views that can fracture communities are not necessarily bad people, and so we have a wider responsibility to:

  • Engage with a wide range of people to explore the different range of views and

  • Work together to address the issues that are underpinning those views and sometimes leading to a breakdown of inclusive communities

This grounded programme of conversations will be delivered by the Ella Baker School of Organising, in partnership with South East Integration Network (SEIN) and GalGael. The sessions will help to equip people with the tools to engage in what can often be challenging conversations; helping to reduce tension, find solutions and build unity.

It is time for a reset

The training will help you to:

  • Recognise why your neighbours, community members and often friends can sometimes hold problematic views, identify the particular perceived or real frictions between groups within your community and explore interventions to reduce these frictions,

  • Find ways to engage meaningfully with people who have been influenced by divisive narratives,

  • Identify ways to refocus your community on finding solutions rather than blaming other

  • Strengthen local democracy through building strong inclusive community groups,

  • Engage with a wide range of people to explore the different range of views and opinions.

You can expect to develop the confidence, skills and tools to build genuine understanding and long-term connections in your own spaces and communities. Sessions will be supported by practical informative resources.

Click here to sign up.

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November Network Meeting
Nov
12

November Network Meeting

The AGM will run from 10-10.30am. SEIN Member representatives are highly encouraged to join for this, we need 20% of the membership to attend in order for it to be quorate. Non-members are welcome to join, however will not be able to vote.

This will be followed by the network meeting, from 10.45am-12noon. Those who only wish to join the network meeting are welcome to join at 10.45am for this.

(Likewise, those joining for the AGM who are unable to stay for the network meeting are welcome to leave at 10.30).

Sign up here, find the agenda here.

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