Awards for Bridging Cultures

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    • Voluntary sector under £500,000

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  • 2009
    • Voluntary sector under £500,000
    • Voluntary sector over £500,000
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Voluntary or community sector projects with an annual income of under £500,000

Winner: Aik Saath
Community cohesion project

Judges were impressed with the energetic involvement of young people in driving this project and the way it had adapted to the changing population in Slough. We particularly welcomed the involvement of people with disabilities and that the focus on conflict resolution and anti-racism helped to develop skills that could be widely used.  We are also pleased to see that Aik Saath growing and increasing its own professionalism overtime.

 

 

Commended projects

Side by Side: Celebrating difference

Judges welcomed Side By Side’s willingness to go out into communities with limited experience of diversity to showcase its work.  They felt participants had taken a very energetic approach and showed a real desire to have impact in supporting intercultural dialogue.  The Judges were particularly impressed with the diversity of those involved, including people with disabilities.

 

 

The Three Faiths Forum: Tools for trialogue

Judges felt that this project successfully addressed the interlocking issues of inter-faith and inter-cultural conflict.  They were impressed with the project’s reach to 5,000 people and welcomed the methodology that gives young people the tools to ask difficult and sensitive questions in a way that supports tolerance and respect. 

 

 

West Kirk Community Project: Take2 men's project

Although this project strongly reflects the context on Northern Ireland, Judges felt the project tackled very difficult territory and participants had shown real courage in agreeing to get involved.  Its focus on older adult males was welcomed as this group are rarely targeted by intercultural dialogue work.  The work is clearly at an early stage and the Judges were keen that this project receives encouragement to continue and grow.

 

 

Short list

Citizenship Foundation: Diversity and dialogue

The Judges felt this project had many good elements to it, including work to build confidence amongst teachers, faith leaders and youth workers to take forward intercultural work.  They welcomed this project’s national reach, the range of different groups involved and willingness to tackle controversial issues. 

 

 

The Muju Crew: Interfaith theatre company

Judges were impressed with the significant bilateral engagement at the heart of this project, which is dealing with a vital and controversial issue.  They were pleased to see the Muju Crew’s plans to broaden its reach by expanding education and outreach workshops.