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Irish Independent
22-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
New anti-racism campaign and resource launched in Kerry
The Integration, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Resource was developed through a collaborative effort by the Children and Young People Services Committees (CYPSC) in both Cork and Kerry. Key partners included the Kerry Community Integration Forum, Cork and Kerry Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT), Cork Migrant Centre, the Cork Migrant Centre Youth Initiative, Nano Nagle Place, Cork City and County LAITs, and Tusla. The project received funding from the Department of Children, Disability and Equality under the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR). It is intended to provide communities, organisations, and individuals with practical and accessible tools to foster inclusion and actively counter racism in all its forms. Friday's launch is part of the broader campaign Championing Inclusion: Building a Stronger Ireland Together, which seeks to highlight that Ireland's strength lies in embracing diversity, unity, and inclusivity. This timely resource supports anti-racism work at the community level by clearly explaining key concepts—such as anti-racism, microaggressions, and safe spaces—in clear, straightforward language, accompanied by practical examples. It features scenario-based guidance and a colour-coded "traffic light" system to help users assess levels of risk and respond appropriately to challenging situations. With these tools, individuals and groups will be better prepared to address racism in everyday life. Claire O'Toole, Coordinator of the Kerry Children and Young People Services Committee, welcomed the launch, saying: 'This initiative represents the shared commitment of organisations across Cork and Kerry, alongside people with lived experience of racism and input from both youth and practitioner focus groups. Together, we are working to create inclusive, welcoming spaces for everyone. By building awareness and encouraging collective action, we can shape a future where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. This campaign and resource are vital steps toward that goal.'
Irish Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish social enterprise Gorm launches Unified Business Programme
Irish social enterprise Gorm has launched its Unified Business Programme, with EY and PTSB signed up to pilot the scheme. The programme aims to support organisations to build inclusive, high-performing teams by equipping people with the skills to work effectively across cultures. Designed by social and cultural psychologists, the programme meets companies at every stage of their intercultural journey and offers tiered membership options from foundational awareness training to strategic transformation. EY and PTSB are early champions of the programme, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion as a strategic business priority. Their leadership offers a model for companies seeking to make a sustainable impact on workplace culture and community integration. 'At Gorm, our mission is to unify across cultural and social differences,' said Dr. Mamobo Ogoro, CEO and founder of Gorm. 'Businesses are not only economic engines; they are key pillars in building stronger, more inclusive communities. 'By embedding intercultural competence into their everyday practices, this programme equips organisations with the tools to recognise, value, and actively include the wide range of cultural perspectives within their teams. 'In doing so, we move from simply being diverse to truly harnessing the power of that diversity, to drive innovation, foster trust, and create cultures where everyone can belong.' The initiative marks a major step in advancing cultural diversity and intercultural competence in Irish organisations, not only aligning with national strategic efforts for migrant inclusion such as the National Action Plan Against Racism, but also positioning cultural diversity as a driver of innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth. Melissa Bosch, DEI lead in EY said: "As Ireland evolves into a more culturally diverse society and navigates a full employment market, the need for awareness, sensitivity, and intercultural competence has never been more critical. 'At EY Ireland, we are really proud to have over 100 different nationalities represented amongst our 5,200+ people on the island of Ireland. We know that diverse teams and an inclusive culture can lead to more innovation, better decision making and ultimately drive enhanced business outcomes for our clients and for society.'
