PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland

On World Mental Health Day, PeacePlayers Northern Ireland is highlighting the importance of mental health in the workplace. This year’s theme, ‘Workplace Mental Health,’ reminds us how vital it is to support mental well-being not only for individuals but for the overall strength of our organisations and communities. With many of us spending much of our time at work—whether in the community, office, home or elsewhere—creating a positive environment matters. At PeacePlayers Northern Ireland, one of our seven Culture Statements is, 'We value and look after our staff.' We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritises mental health, ensuring a healthy and supportive space for everyone in our network. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorkplaceMentalHealth #PeacePlayers #MentalHealthMatters

SHARED AGENDA FOR PEACE PROJECT LAUNCHED IN KILKEEL The project will support 240 local youth groups, 432 volunteers and workers, and 5,280 young people aged 11 to 25 years. It is aimed at encouraging and facilitating those from diverse community backgrounds to co-operate and collaborate in non-formal shared education programming that supports new and sustainable relationships while building cross-community, cross-border good relations. Shared Agenda for Peace is a youth work partnership between seven organisations from Northern Ireland and Ireland, including lead partner YouthAction Northern Ireland, The Bytes Project, The Corrymeela Community, Fighting Words Northern Ireland, YOUTH LINK NI, Youth Work Ireland, and Youth Work Ireland. It also includes four associate partners - Community Dialogue, Integrated Education Fund, YouthBank International and PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland.

Last week our good friend Dr Tony Macaulay was over visiting our friends from DePauw University in Indiana! We already can’t wait for the next group of students to be joining us in May for the 14th year of partnership and collaboration

A heartfelt 'thank you' to Benny Miskelly, Purpose Officer at PwC UK, for facilitating PeacePlayers' use of the fantastic space on the 9th floor of PwC's Belfast City Centre office. The stunning views made for the perfect backdrop to our team planning session this morning. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to work in such an inspiring and vibrant setting.

Only 5 days left to apply! PeacePlayers Northern Ireland is hiring a Local Project Coordinator who will be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing all tasks related to the planning and delivery of PP-NI’s cross-community basketball & community relations programmes in the Newry, Mourne & Down and Ards & North Down areas. Join a team that is passionate about using sport, in particular the game of basketball, to unite, educate and inspire young people from historically divided parts of the community in Northern Ireland. For the full job description and to apply, contact Paula at pmccurdy@peaceplayers.org. Applications close this Friday, 13th of September Please share with others in your networks. #peaceplayers #itscooltobeapeaceplayer #peacestartswithme #peaceplayersnorthernireland #joinourteam

Registrations for our Bridging Divides Programme (BDP), Junior Development Programme (JDP) and Leadership Development Programme (LDP) are open! BDP is PeacePlayers’ weekly evening programme for participants from P5-P7 in primary school and Yr8 - Yr10 in secondary school. Our BDP programme provides a safe space for children and young people to; Come together Play basketball on integrated teams Build friendships Take part in Good Relations activities Have fun! JDP is PeacePlayers' junior leadership programme for those who are Year 8 - Year 10. Our JDP programme gives young people opportunities to; - Have fun - Make friends - Come together - Grow in confidence - Develop and grow their leadership skills LDP is PeacePlayers' leadership programme for those who are Year 11 - Year 14. Our LDP programme gives young people opportunities to; - Build up their confidence on and off the court - Hone in on their basketball skills - Have fun as they grow in their leadership skills - Build their skills through experiential learning and volunteer opportunities JDP & LDP sessions are interactive and participants will develop leadership experience and grow both personally and as a team. These programmes also offer participants with additional opportunities such as trainings, camps and more. Sounds pretty cool, doesn't it? Apply for JDP and LDP now by following the links below; BDP - https://lnkd.in/eEv2KGKx JDP - https://lnkd.in/exKWnzZN LDP - https://lnkd.in/exffk8ih

PeacePlayers Northern Ireland is hiring a Local Project Coordinator who will be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing all tasks related to the planning and delivery of PP-NI’s cross-community basketball & community relations programmes in the Newry, Mourne & Down and Ards & North Down areas. Join a team that is passionate about using sport, in particular the game of basketball, to unite, educate and inspire young people from historically divided parts of the community in Northern Ireland. For the full job description and to apply, contact Paula at pmccurdy@peaceplayers.org Please share with others in your networks. #peaceplayers #itscooltobeapeaceplayer #peacestartswithme #peaceplayersnorthernireland #joinourteam"

Only 1 week left to apply to be part of our team! Please contact pmccurdy@peaceplayers.org for more information, follow the link below to register your interest and share with someone who might be interested. PeacePlayers provide training and ongoing personal and social development for all sessional coaches (as well as providing employment opportunities) and are currently hoping to recruit more sessional coaches in Ards and North Down, Mid-Ulster (Dungannon), Mid and East Antrim (Larne, Carrick and Ballymena), Newry Mourne and Down (Newcastle) and Belfast. Register Here - https://lnkd.in/ex_BYSD7

Only 2 weeks left to apply to be part of our team!  Please contact pmccurdy@peaceplayers.org for more information, follow the link below to register your interest and share with someone who might be interested. PeacePlayers provide training and ongoing personal and social development for all sessional coaches (as well as providing employment opportunities) and are currently hoping to recruit more sessional coaches in Ards and North Down, Mid-Ulster (Dungannon), Mid and East Antrim (Larne, Carrick and Ballymena), Newry Mourne and Down (Newcastle) and Belfast. Register Here - https://lnkd.in/ex_BYSD7

🏀 We're courtside with NIO Minister Fleur Anderson and PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland. 🏈 ⚽ 🏐 Peace Players NI utilise sport to bring young people across different communities together to build relationships.