Our work
Belonging, built one programme at a time
Every programme grows from a single main object: promoting inclusivity, age-friendliness, disability-friendliness, anti-racism and belonging for people living in, working in, or connected to Ireland.
Friendship & Welcome
Structured friendship and welcome connections for people who are newly arrived in, or otherwise isolated within, their community.
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Local activities, events and community programmes that give people ordinary, repeated reasons to take part.
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Recruiting, training and supporting the volunteers who carry out First Friend Ireland's work on the ground.
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Intergenerational and cross-community mentoring that connects people across age, culture and experience.
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Age-friendly, disability-friendly and anti-racist practice, built into everything the organisation does.
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Education, information, training and resources on inclusive, age-friendly, disability-friendly and anti-racist practice.
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Research, public engagement and policy advocacy on inclusion, ageing, disability, racism and belonging.
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