Intercultural Fora


Intercultural Fora present a great opportunity for migrants from different cultures and backgrounds to come together to discuss their integration experiences. Participants can express their opinions and raise issues that affect migrants on a daily basis. Migrants can thus influence policy at a local level.

The following are examples of migrant fora operating at a local level in Ireland:

Cavan Multicultural Network

The Cavan Multicultural Network organises festivals and get togethers with a multicultural theme. Membership is free. News about the Network may also be found on the Co. Cavan Community & Voluntary Forum website, available at this page


For more information on the Network contact 049 4327765 or visit http://www.cavancultureshare.org/wordpress/.


Cork City Integration Forum

The Cork City Integration Forum was established in June 2009. For more information, contact
or call 085 7592049
or visit: http://corkintegrationforum.com/



Cork County Integration Forum

The Cork County Integration Forum was established in October 2011. There are currently (Oct 2011) 14 member groups/nationalities involved in the network as follows:
1. Congolese
2.Ugandan
3. Togolese
4.Ghanian
5. Cameroon
6. Nigerian
7. Somalian
8. Ivory Coast
9. Sudanese
10. Hungarian
11. Polish
12. Slovak
13. African Womens Group
14. Yoruba Group


For more information, contact:

Cork County Integration Network, c/o NCP Office, 54 Penrose Wharf, Cork

Tel 087 9605589/021 2399910

E Mail- Cork Integration Strategy – ncpcork@gmail.com


Dublin

South Dublin Migrants Forum

The Forum was formed recently by a number of migrant groups in the area in collaboration with South Dublin County Council, Dodder Valley Partnership and CPLN (Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Lucan and Newcastle) Partnership to provide an opportunity to members of the immigrant community in South County Dublin to collaborate, network and peer support on social inclusion and cultural diversity. The South Dublin Migrant Integration Forum is also supported by the NCP and the Dublin Employment Pact's 'Promoting Civic Participation of Third Country Nationals through Local Authority Platforms'.

The mission of the South Dublin Migrant Integration Forum is to serve as a platform to help develop an inclusive, supportive, secure and intercultural community that is based on the principles of equality, diversity, healthy communication, social justice and mutual respect. With membership consisting of migrant community leaders and representatives in the area, the South Dublin Migrant Integration Forum also aims to disseminate information to migrant communities in South Dublin, provide a link between their communities and the local people, promote migrants' perspectives in policy matters within the County, provide a space where County officials can present topics of interest and inform migrant communities on developments in the County, among others.

For further information, please contact Maria Finn, Social Inclusion Officer, Community Services Department, South Dublin County Council Tel: 086 3803060/01 4149270 or email at: mfinn@sdublincoco.ie


Galway Intercultural Forum

The aim of the Galway Intercultural Forum is to act as a representative voice for the diverse cultures living in Galway City. For more information contact, Poul Walsh Olesen, Community Forum Co-ordinator on Ph: 091 536458
or E-mail:
or visit: http://www.galwayinterculturalforum.ie/


Limerick Migrant Network

The Limerick Migrant Network was launched in November 2009 to work with local migrant groups to build their own capacity for an independent migrant political voice in Limerick. It provides a platform for all migrants to meet, share their concerns and hopes and express them in a united voice. All migrants are invited to attend the meetings that address issues faced by those who are currently working as well as those who were seeking employment. For more information contact, Rabiya Ali, Capacity Building Officer at Doras Luimní on 061 310 328
 or visit: http://www.dorasluimni.org/




Kilkenny Integration Forum

This forum was set up in 2009. For more information, contact Lindsey Butler, Community and Enterprise Development Officer at Kilkenny County Council. Email:
or Ph: 056-7794923.



The Liaison Forum for Immigrant Communities, County Mayo

Over thirty organisations are represented on this forum including the local development and community sector. The aims and objectives of the forum are to strengthen and enhance the supports to immigrants in County Mayo and to develop the capacity of immigrants to become involved in the democratic decision-making process. For more information, Email:
or phone: 094 904 7545.


The Ballina Migrant Health Forum

The Ballina Migrant Health Forum was formed in 2009 as part of a Community Participation in Primary Care Project in Ballina which was delivered by Mayo Intercultural Action in partnership with the Health Service Executive. The Ballina Migrant Health Forum is working to improve the health and well-being of migrants in Ballina and to promote migrants' participation in primary health care structures. For more information, Email:


NCP Women's Forum, Limerick

This recently established Forum will provide a voice for ethnic women in the Limerick Area. The Forum aims to "build a strong voice for ethnic women in Limerick and to promote gender equality within the Migrant community in Limerick". For further information on upcoming meetings & seminars, contact Jacques Lobes, NCP Limerick on 061 469882
or Email:



Waterford Integration Forum

This forum was developed earlier this year out of an Inter-Agency Group which previously had been in existence in Waterford. The Waterford Integration Forum have a focus which includes promoting the integration of immigrants in Waterford City and County.























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