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The academy will run for nine weeks from September to November
The Immigrant Council of Ireland has launched its 2021 Migrant Leadership Academy and is inviting migrant and refugee activists from Tipperary to take part in the online programme, which brings together social justice and equality champions to enhance their leadership skills and design initiatives to benefit their local communities.
This is the Immigrant Council’s third Leadership Academy, which aims to address the lack of migrant representation in Ireland’s social justice sector while building the capacities of future migrant community leaders.
Running for nine weeks from September to November, the academy will be a blended learning experience consisting of weekly online classes, pre-recorded video sessions and home exercises.
The programme will upskill participants in subjects including community organising, political mobilisation, campaigning and more. The academy is open to migrants and refugees (including those currently applying for international protection) who are 18 years of age or older and come from a non-EU/EEA background.
The programme is particularly suited to existing activists committed to social justice and equality who are active in their communities and already have established local networks.
Speaking about the launch of the academy, Immigrant Council of Ireland integration manager Teresa Buczkowska said: “Ireland is an increasingly diverse society, with one in eight of us coming from a migrant background. The reality, however, is that many migrants don’t see themselves represented in many key sectors of Irish society, including the social justice sector.
“Many migrants and refugees are doing great work in their local communities, championing issues and effecting positive change, but their hard work is often overlooked. Many are isolated and lack support from their peers and opportunities to fine-tune their skills to become better leaders and organisers."
The Migrant Leadership Academy runs from September 23 to November 18.
Anyone interested can learn more or apply through the Immigrant Council’s website at www.immigrantcouncil.ie.
The deadline for applications is next Monday, August 23.
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