Bridging the Gap: Citizens organising together to tackle poverty and social exclusion
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Dec 03, 2010 04:12 PM
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Dec 04, 2010 04:12 PM |
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| Where | St Peter's House, Oxford Road, Manchester |
| Contact Name | Janet Gee |
| Contact Phone | 0161 236 9321 |
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Citizens organising together
In difficult times, it is vital that the pooorest and most vulnerable people in society have a say in the decisions that affect them. And it is the responsibility of the church to stand in solidarity with those people.
Our practical approaches could help your church to work with people in poverty to make a difference. Come and find out about Schools of Participation, broad-based community organising, participatory budgeting, online campaigning and more.
Book your place now - download a flyer and booking form!
Sojourners
Together, we have a stronger voice.
Together, we can work for a fairer society.
Together, we can tackle poverty.
Get organised!
Join other Church Action on Poverty supporters from across the UK, and be inspired. Learn how communities can organise together to tackle poverty and exclusion.
- Hear the stories of people living in poverty
- Learn about practical tools and programmes you can use in your own church or community
- Hear from faith leaders and experts in campaigning and community organising ��� including an international panel
- Become an agent of change ��� learn how you can take part in our new campaign against poverty and inequality
Be part of something bigger
As well as a conference for our supporters, this event is a regional assembly, bringing together:
- grassroots groups from across North West England who���ve taken part in the listening campaigns we organised for the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion;
- members of our Manchester ChangeMakers broad-based community network.
They���ll be sharing stories and ideas for tackling poverty and exclusion. You are very welcome to join us for the Friday assembly as well as the Saturday conference!
programme
Friday 3 December: assembly
6:00pm Organising for change: Global leaders��� discussion with live video link to USA and South Africa
7:00pm Regional assembly and accountability meeting, including: report on issues from the Listening Campaign; launch of ChangeMakers campaign actions
8:30pm Close
Saturday 4 December: conference
10:00am Coffee and registration
10:30am Welcome
10:45am Keynote speech
11:30am Organising for Change workshops ��� learn about different approaches to citizen engagement and organising
1:00pm Lunch
1:45pm Organising for change: Global faith leaders��� discussion with live video link to USA and South Africa
2:30pm Launch of new Church Action on Poverty campaign
3:15pm Closing worship
3:30pm Church Action on Poverty AGM
4:00pm Finish
Call 0161 236 9321 or download the flyer to book your place now!
