Forward Project

The Éalú Women’s Group in Dungannon recently came together to plant flowers at Lisnahull, Mullaghmore Park, Ballysaggart, and Newell Road.

A big thank you to everyone involved for helping to brighten local communities and create welcoming, colourful spaces for all to enjoy. 🌸🌼🌷

The FORWARD Project is delighted to announce a visit to Derry City Cemetery on Friday 10th July! 👥

During our previous visit, we had the privilege of being guided by Martin and Seamus Breslin from Friends of Derry City Cemetery. They shared powerful insights into both Catholic and Protestant communities, as well as the experiences of those connected to the First and Second World Wars.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity to learn more about the history, heritage, and people whose stories are preserved within the cemetery.

If you would like to join us on this visit, please sign up by clicking the link below or send us a private message for more information.👇

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to secure your place!📧

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Get your facts right folks

🔗 https://factcheckni.org/articles/immigration-crime-are-people-of-somalian-descent-are-more-likely-to-commit-crimes-than-other-immigrants-to-the-uk/

🔍 FACT CHECK

We examined a claim by DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley that people of Somali descent are more likely to commit crimes than other immigrant groups in the UK.

📊 To assess the claim, we reviewed the available data and consulted expert analysis. We found significant limitations in the statistics cited, meaning they cannot be used to support the conclusion being drawn.

📖 Read the full fact check via the link in comments 👇

Step Into Your Colours Workshop at Éalú in Dungannon🎨

A wonderful event focused on helping women discover the colours that make them feel their most confident and authentic self. 👱‍♀️👩‍🦳👩‍🦰

Through colour analysis and expert guidance, participants explored the shades that best complement them and learned how using their favourite colours can enhance confidence, self-expression, and personal style.

It was an inspiring session filled with learning, connection, and empowerment. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event such a success. 🥰

We look forward to welcoming more events that encourage confidence, wellbeing, and personal growth at Éalú. If you are interested in joining in on these programmes please DM us!

Forward Project Team 💛💙

Interested in Evening Mediation & Conflict Resolution Training?

We know that many people balance work and other commitments during the week, so we're looking to gauge interest in an evening delivery of our Tides Training Mediation & Conflict Resolution Training (OCN Level 3).

📅 Wednesday 2 September | 6:30pm – 9:00pm
📅 Wednesday 9 September | 6:30pm – 9:00pm
📅 Wednesday 16 September | 6:30pm – 9:00pm
🏡 Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September | Residential Weekend
📅 Wednesday 30 September | 6:30pm – 9:00pm
📅 Wednesday 7th October | 6:30pm – 9:00pm
📅Wednesday 14th October | 6:30pm - 9:00pm

If these dates would suit you, we'd love to hear from you. Register your interest below by clicking on the link or private message us and we'll contact you with further information.

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Please share with anyone who may benefit from this opportunity.

Forward Project Team 🩵💛

LCA will be a drop off point for the month of June for Schools uniforms including personalised gear.
We welcome all donations - please ensure items are clean and in good condition.

Many Thanks In Helping Support Our Community 🩵 Please Share

At our Understanding Migration conference, our facilitators shared some really useful evidence-based resources on asylum, migration, refugees and tackling misinformation in Northern Ireland.

Sharing them here for anyone interested in learning more or checking facts from reliable sources 🤝

https://www.lawcentreni.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Refugee-Facts-and-Statistics-sharing-flyer.png

https://www.lawcentreni.org/news/refugee-facts-and-statistics/

https://factcheckni.org/?s=immigration&post_type=post

https://factcheckni.org/toolkit/

FORWARD Project Team 💛💙

Toolkit - FactCheckNI Toolkit.Think. Check. Share Some questions to help stamp out false news

Yesterday, the FORWARD project hosted an Understanding Migration conference, bringing together 102 attendees from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. 👥

Participants came from across different counties and included voices from the Protestant Unionist Loyalist and Catholic Nationalist Republican communities, as well as people from a variety of ethnic community backgrounds and civic organisations.

Throughout the day, we had speakers, panel discussions, workshops and conversations designed to create a safe space where people could listen, learn and engage respectfully with one another on the topic of migration.

The feedback was incredibly encouraging — everyone who attended said they left the event with a better understanding of migration by the end of the day 😊

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, participated and helped make the event such a positive and respectful space 🤝

FactCheckNI Act Now - People Powered Change Law Centre NI

Registration for Understanding Migration Conference is now officially CLOSED — thank you for the amazing response! 🤩

If you’d still like to attend, send us a DM to join the waiting list. 📋

Don’t forget to click the link below to sign up for our newsletter so you’ll be the first to hear about future events. 👇

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