PEACEPLUS Programme Minority Communities Project

Descriptions

Mid Ulster District Council is seeking tenders for a contractor to develop and deliver a PEACEPLUS funded Minority Communities programme for Mid Ulster District Council. The purpose of this specification is to set out the scope, minimum standards, service requirements, performance, and all other obligations that the Council requires of the Contractor when delivering this programme contract. This is a dedicated cross community Minority Communities programme for all. The programme will build the capacity and resilience of our minority communities to develop greater integration for all and raise awareness and understanding. The programme will seek to support minority communities through: • Delivery of a diversity campaign across the Mid Ulster District- to create awareness and increase greater respect for diversity across all our communities of Mid Ulster based on the model of sanctuary of being a welcoming and safe place to live. • Delivery of events, activities and training- co designed with minority communities, to build capacity, awareness, knowledge and understanding of different cultures and traditions. • A total of 500 people will be engaged over a 3 year period. The programme will seek to facilitate positive cultural expression and increase levels of mutual understanding, trust and respect. The programme will be delivered through a model of engaging people supporting them to contribute to a more cohesive and prosperous society.