Social Change Initiative
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We collaborate with activists, policy makers and funders to deliver lasting social change.
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Discover how a values-led approach is opening new pathways for community dialogue. Read our World Values Survey - Lessons Learned report: buff.ly/MzRjIkw
November 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Discover how a values-led approach is opening new pathways for community dialogue. Read our World Values Survey - Lessons Learned report: buff.ly/MzRjIkw
Last week we welcomed 28 Community and Youth Work students from Maynooth University. SCI's Director, Martin O'Brien, was delighted to meet them and talk about working for social change and the current situation in Belfast.
November 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Last week we welcomed 28 Community and Youth Work students from Maynooth University. SCI's Director, Martin O'Brien, was delighted to meet them and talk about working for social change and the current situation in Belfast.
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Great to be back again in South Africa to mark 10 years of the Constitutionalism Fund an initiative of @atlantic, @FordFoundation & @OpenSociety. $29m of grant awards made to advance the realisation of the rights provided for in the South African Constitution
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Great to be back again in South Africa to mark 10 years of the Constitutionalism Fund an initiative of @atlantic, @FordFoundation & @OpenSociety. $29m of grant awards made to advance the realisation of the rights provided for in the South African Constitution
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🌐 The last wave of WVS was the first time the study had been run in NI, and with @sci-belfast.bsky.social we have been using the findings to provide insights into how different groups in NI are aligned in terms of their values and attitudes, beyond community background or constitutional position
October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🌐 The last wave of WVS was the first time the study had been run in NI, and with @sci-belfast.bsky.social we have been using the findings to provide insights into how different groups in NI are aligned in terms of their values and attitudes, beyond community background or constitutional position
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🤝 Delighted to see our partners @sci-belfast.bsky.social using findings from our work on the World Values Survey to engage community leaders in Northern Ireland in conversations on attitudes, values and how to tackle division in the country
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October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🤝 Delighted to see our partners @sci-belfast.bsky.social using findings from our work on the World Values Survey to engage community leaders in Northern Ireland in conversations on attitudes, values and how to tackle division in the country
➡️ www.socialchangeinitiative.com/values-lesso...
➡️ www.socialchangeinitiative.com/values-lesso...
Over two years, 170 people from diverse communities across Northern Ireland took part in our values-led workshops, exploring what we share and what divides us through World Values Survey data.
🔗 socialchangeinitiative.com/values-lessons-learned
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Using Values to Build Understanding in Northern Ireland - A Report on Lessons Learned | Social Change Initiative
Published on 9th Oct, 2025
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October 20, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Over two years, 170 people from diverse communities across Northern Ireland took part in our values-led workshops, exploring what we share and what divides us through World Values Survey data.
🔗 socialchangeinitiative.com/values-lessons-learned
🔗 socialchangeinitiative.com/values-lessons-learned
Following our event 'Tackling Hate & Violent Extremism – What Works?', we're continuing to share insights from a conversation with Joe Mulhall from @hopenothate.org.uk on the work being done to counter hate and violent extremism. ▶️
🔗 Full article: buff.ly/GSqSHZx
🔗 Full article: buff.ly/GSqSHZx
October 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Following our event 'Tackling Hate & Violent Extremism – What Works?', we're continuing to share insights from a conversation with Joe Mulhall from @hopenothate.org.uk on the work being done to counter hate and violent extremism. ▶️
🔗 Full article: buff.ly/GSqSHZx
🔗 Full article: buff.ly/GSqSHZx
Last week we published a new report outlining attempts by the UK government to undo commitments it made to ensure that Brexit wouldn’t lead to any diminution in GFA rights and equality protections. To make the key points easier to follow, we’ve put together a short animation you can watch below. ▶️
October 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Last week we published a new report outlining attempts by the UK government to undo commitments it made to ensure that Brexit wouldn’t lead to any diminution in GFA rights and equality protections. To make the key points easier to follow, we’ve put together a short animation you can watch below. ▶️
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“Tackling economic insecurity and rebuilding community is the ticket back to a politics that builds on positivity.”
New polling from @hopenothate.org.uk highlights some progressive ways out of current anxieties and division across the UK 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/state-of-hope/
New polling from @hopenothate.org.uk highlights some progressive ways out of current anxieties and division across the UK 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/state-of-hope/
The State of HOPE
A new mega poll of 45,000 people shows what “people in the UK” are really thinking
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October 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
“Tackling economic insecurity and rebuilding community is the ticket back to a politics that builds on positivity.”
New polling from @hopenothate.org.uk highlights some progressive ways out of current anxieties and division across the UK 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/state-of-hope/
New polling from @hopenothate.org.uk highlights some progressive ways out of current anxieties and division across the UK 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/state-of-hope/
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Incredible talent from our #KindEconomy chefs, catering an event earlier this week.
Imagine how much skill and talent we are missing out on in Belfast while people in the asylum system are banned for working 💛
Have you tried the Kind Economy cooking? 👀
Imagine how much skill and talent we are missing out on in Belfast while people in the asylum system are banned for working 💛
Have you tried the Kind Economy cooking? 👀
September 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Incredible talent from our #KindEconomy chefs, catering an event earlier this week.
Imagine how much skill and talent we are missing out on in Belfast while people in the asylum system are banned for working 💛
Have you tried the Kind Economy cooking? 👀
Imagine how much skill and talent we are missing out on in Belfast while people in the asylum system are banned for working 💛
Have you tried the Kind Economy cooking? 👀
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Great to see former @sci-belfast.bsky.social intern Allison Tate being included among this prestigious group of young leaders.
🚀 Meet the 4th class of Obama-Chesky Voyagers! 100 young leaders tackling big issues. Launched by @barackobama.bsky.social, Mrs. Obama, and Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky, this scholarship fuels the next generation of public service leaders. 🌍 www.obama.org/programs/voy...
September 27, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Great to see former @sci-belfast.bsky.social intern Allison Tate being included among this prestigious group of young leaders.
The UK government appears to be trying to undo the commitment it made to ensure that Brexit would not lead to any diminution of Belfast-Good Friday Agreement rights.
September 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The UK government appears to be trying to undo the commitment it made to ensure that Brexit would not lead to any diminution of Belfast-Good Friday Agreement rights.
A new study by Inter Alia co-funded by Social Change Initiative explores how Greek society has split into five distinct "tribes" with very different takes on democracy, immigration and identity.
🔗 Read it now 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/hidden-tribes-mapping-social-perceptions-in-modern-greece
🔗 Read it now 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/hidden-tribes-mapping-social-perceptions-in-modern-greece
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A new study by Inter Alia co-funded by Social Change Initiative explores how Greek society has split into five distinct "tribes" with very different takes on democracy, immigration and identity.
🔗 Read it now 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/hidden-tribes-mapping-social-perceptions-in-modern-greece
🔗 Read it now 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/hidden-tribes-mapping-social-perceptions-in-modern-greece
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#NorthernIreland today. Important discussions on ‘Tackling Hate and Violence’
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September 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#NorthernIreland today. Important discussions on ‘Tackling Hate and Violence’
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Yesterday we welcomed over 80 guests from a diversity of sectors to our event 'Tackling Hate & Violent Extremism – What Works?', which brought together key voices in the fight against racism and violence in Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
September 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Yesterday we welcomed over 80 guests from a diversity of sectors to our event 'Tackling Hate & Violent Extremism – What Works?', which brought together key voices in the fight against racism and violence in Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Changing the government's approach isn't easy, but it's essential for lasting impact. Our partnership with Northern Ireland's government showcases how philanthropy can drive meaningful reform. Check out the lessons learned 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/making-chang...
September 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Changing the government's approach isn't easy, but it's essential for lasting impact. Our partnership with Northern Ireland's government showcases how philanthropy can drive meaningful reform. Check out the lessons learned 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/making-chang...
Discover stories of change from around the world - featuring community action, peacebuilding and advocacy in places like South Africa, Kosovo and beyond 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/Stories-of-Change
September 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Discover stories of change from around the world - featuring community action, peacebuilding and advocacy in places like South Africa, Kosovo and beyond 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/Stories-of-Change
The Good Friday Agreement recognised that protecting the human rights of everyone is central to securing and maintaining the peace.
To prevent Brexit from undermining these protections, Article 2 of the Windsor Framework committed the UK to ensure no diminution of the Good Friday Agreement rights.
To prevent Brexit from undermining these protections, Article 2 of the Windsor Framework committed the UK to ensure no diminution of the Good Friday Agreement rights.
August 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The Good Friday Agreement recognised that protecting the human rights of everyone is central to securing and maintaining the peace.
To prevent Brexit from undermining these protections, Article 2 of the Windsor Framework committed the UK to ensure no diminution of the Good Friday Agreement rights.
To prevent Brexit from undermining these protections, Article 2 of the Windsor Framework committed the UK to ensure no diminution of the Good Friday Agreement rights.
At SCI we work to secure progressive social change so that communities become fairer, more inclusive and peaceful. Find out more about what we do, visit 👉 lnkd.in/dSZ35nSU
August 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
At SCI we work to secure progressive social change so that communities become fairer, more inclusive and peaceful. Find out more about what we do, visit 👉 lnkd.in/dSZ35nSU
Last weekend, we hosted members of our Black Activist Leadership Initiative for another Residential aimed at encouraging knowledge exchange and discussions on how to build collective power and create systemic change in the fight against racism and discrimination.
August 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Last weekend, we hosted members of our Black Activist Leadership Initiative for another Residential aimed at encouraging knowledge exchange and discussions on how to build collective power and create systemic change in the fight against racism and discrimination.
A new study by Inter Alia co-funded by Social Change Initiative explores how Greek society has split into five distinct "tribes" with very different takes on democracy, immigration and identity.
🔗 Read it now 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/hidden-tribes-mapping-social-perceptions-in-modern-greece
🔗 Read it now 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/hidden-tribes-mapping-social-perceptions-in-modern-greece
August 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A new study by Inter Alia co-funded by Social Change Initiative explores how Greek society has split into five distinct "tribes" with very different takes on democracy, immigration and identity.
🔗 Read it now 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/hidden-tribes-mapping-social-perceptions-in-modern-greece
🔗 Read it now 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/hidden-tribes-mapping-social-perceptions-in-modern-greece
Peacebuilding is one of the core pillars at SCI and we understand that building sustainable peace requires ongoing commitment and innovative approaches.
Our Resources for Peacebuilding page offers practical tools, research and insights from our work here in NI and our global partnerships.
Our Resources for Peacebuilding page offers practical tools, research and insights from our work here in NI and our global partnerships.
August 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Peacebuilding is one of the core pillars at SCI and we understand that building sustainable peace requires ongoing commitment and innovative approaches.
Our Resources for Peacebuilding page offers practical tools, research and insights from our work here in NI and our global partnerships.
Our Resources for Peacebuilding page offers practical tools, research and insights from our work here in NI and our global partnerships.
Working for Change in India, an In-Brief by SCI’s Avila Kilmurray, is based on the work of changemaker Martin Macwan. Born into a Dalit family, Martin has dedicated his activism to challenging the discrimination faced by 160 million people marginalised as “untouchables”.
August 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Working for Change in India, an In-Brief by SCI’s Avila Kilmurray, is based on the work of changemaker Martin Macwan. Born into a Dalit family, Martin has dedicated his activism to challenging the discrimination faced by 160 million people marginalised as “untouchables”.
Earlier this year we brough together changemakers from our local network to share and celebrate their work, reflect on challenges, and build meaningful connections.
August 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Earlier this year we brough together changemakers from our local network to share and celebrate their work, reflect on challenges, and build meaningful connections.
Our Hardwiring Fairness Conference brought together guests from diverse backgrounds to explore how governments worldwide are using legislation to tackle inequalities and enhance wellbeing - and how these approaches could be applied in NI.
👉socialchangeinitiative.com/hardwiring-fairness-conference
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July 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Our Hardwiring Fairness Conference brought together guests from diverse backgrounds to explore how governments worldwide are using legislation to tackle inequalities and enhance wellbeing - and how these approaches could be applied in NI.
👉socialchangeinitiative.com/hardwiring-fairness-conference
👉socialchangeinitiative.com/hardwiring-fairness-conference