Strategic Plan: April 2006 – March 2008
Aim 1: To enhance and develop the knowledge base regarding Belfast's interface areas.
Objectives:
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Create and annually update collections of interface-related material. |
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Identify & document areas of effective practice |
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Regularly update website information, resources and links. |
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Map NIO & residential interfaces. |
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Deliver 'Working with Diversity' module to University of Ulster. |
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Identify the support needs of Ethnic Minority communities living in interface areas of Belfast. |
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Update 'Inner East/Outer West' publication. | Aim 2: To lobby for change that is of practical benefit to interface communities.
Objectives:
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Implement current lobbying plan. |
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Membership of Community Relations Council and other influential bodies. |
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Manage process of change wtih influential bodies. |
Aim 3: To consult, develop and support the membership of Belfast Interface Project.
Objectives:
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Deliver opportunities for peer support. |
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Continue to produce 'Interface News-sheet'. |
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Update membership information pack. |
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Develop individual, group & associate membership. |
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Hold conferences addressing critical Issues. |
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Evaluate and adapt BIP/CD project. |
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Identify further membership needs. |
Aim 4: To support Interface communities in addressing conflict.
Objectives:
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Support interface commmunities in developing and gaining access to crisis-response mechanisms. |
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Support and assist in the development of mobile phone networks. |
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Provide signposting services. |
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Provide a forum for informed debate on models of conflict transformation. |
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Continue to practice conflict management, reconciliation and transformation in communities. |
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Maximise levels of uptake of training and suport in the areas of 'addressing the legacies of the past' and 'developing conflict transformation skills'. |
Aim 5: To manage Belfast Interface Project effectively and efficiently.
Objectives:
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Update policies and procedures. |
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Ensure that management of finances is acountable and transparent. |
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Identify and secure premises that meet the needs of membership and staff. |
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Maintain regular monitoring and evaluation practices. |
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Identify and avail of appropriate training opportunities. |
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Deliver training to management committee and staff in: team-building, interface issues and lobbying skills. |
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Hold a regular Annual General meeting. |
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Maintain an effective staff team. |
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Maintain and develop organisational planning process.
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