The primacy of dialogue: Michael Doherty

The primacy of dialogue: Michael Doherty by Allan LEONARD 2 September 2016 The refurbished premise of the Holywell Trust was the venue for a lunchtime conversation about the Maiden City’s involvement with the Forum for Cities in Transition. Attending were two dozen local citizens, from all walks of life — active community workers, a retired … Continue reading The primacy of dialogue: Michael Doherty

Art opens up community imagination

Art opens up community imagination Peacebuilding and the Arts: An Imagine Belfast Festival discussion by Allan LEONARD 11 March 2015 As part of the Imagine Belfast Festival, the Northern Ireland Foundation and Forum for Cities in Transition hosted a discussion event, “Peacebuilding and the Arts”, which explored how art has progressed peace in Northern Ireland. … Continue reading Art opens up community imagination

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Cartoons in Conflict

As part of its 2010 Summer School, Community Dialogue (www.communitydialogue.org) hosted an exhibition of international cartoonists' contributions to The Parents Circle - Families Forum (www.theparentscircle.com), which is a grassroots organisation based in the Middle East. The Parents Circle - Families Forum represents more than 500 families, both Israeli and Palestinian, who have lost a family … Continue reading Cartoons in Conflict