Intercultural Development Programme

Janine Evans, Intercultural Development Coordinator for the North East Inner City Initiative can be contacted at janine.evans@dublincity.ie or by phone on 086 165 9945

Shaday Bates, Community Resource & Networks Coordinator for the North East Inner City Initiative can be contacted at shaday.bates@dublincity.ie

The NEIC Intercultural Development Programme aims to harness the rich diversity of the area and the support the unique needs of our community. Through partnerships with local groups and organisations, the programme promotes intercultural understanding, addresses challenges faced and advocates for better representation and inclusion.

The Intercultural Development Programme focuses on a wide range of issues including improving access to information, tackling racial discrimination, capacity building, and enhancing intercultural competence. Additionally, this programme addresses issues affecting the existing community and works towards increasing representation of all cultural groups in local bodies and organisations. 

In 2025 a new NEIC Intercultural Team are currently out and about meeting stakeholders in the area. The Team will support the important work that is already established in the area,  identify areas where they can expand on this work, and address any gaps that emerge.

Janine Evans, Intercultural Development Coordinator has extensive international experience in community development and will be working in a strategic capacity with a focus on community cohesion.

Shaday Bates, Community & Resource Networks Co-Ordinator, comes from a background of youth work and brings a wealth of local knowledge and a deep understanding of relationship building. She will be the team's connection to the community.

Service Provider Expo

The recent NEIC Service Provider Expo enabled 68 local service providers to come together to connect, share supports and engage with the community.

Africa Day 

Africa Day is a celebration of African culture and community, featuring performances, food, and discussion on important community issues. 

Global Village Concert 

This cultural festival showcases music, dance and art from diverse communities. 

Globetrotters Badminton Club 

The Globetrotters Badminton Club is a sports initiative bringing women of all nationalities together to foster integration and community-building and to engage in active sports! 

Intercultural Ambassadors 

The Intercultural Ambassador Programme ran from 2021 to 2023 highlighting intercultural issues and barriers within the NEIC and worked towards a more inclusive environment for all. The group comprised of 16 people, representing 12 nationalities and 21 languages initiated and participated in a number of intercultural initiatives through partnerships with community members, groups and organisations.  .