Citizenship and Public Advocacy Event, Sat 26th of Nov

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Free public event in Drumshanbo.

Public Advocacy and Citizenship Seminar
Mayflower, Drumshanbo, Sat 26th of November. 12pm-3pm. Admission: Free.
“We must become the change we wish to create.” (Gandhi)
Leitrim Claiming our Future wishes to inspire you to become more involved in the local and wider community and equip you with skills to start that change.

Contributors:
Siobhan O Donoghue: Director Of Migrant Rights Centre Ireland and Claiming Our Future leader. Claiming Our Future its history as a national citizens movement and the potential for it locally in Leitrim.
Marian Harkin MEP: Europe and Sustainable development In Leitrim. How Europe can work for you.
Patricia Conboy: Director: Older and Bolder: Examples of successful campaigning for older people and what we can learn.
Michael Ewing: Irish Environment Network, Co-Ordinator of the Environment Pillar of Social Partnership. Lessons and skills toward making change in your communities as individuals and groups in Ireland.
Who is the afternoon for?
The seminar is suitable for people who want to become more involved in their local communities and bring about positive change. It is designed for people already involved to update their skills and network with likeminded people. For those who work and are involved in the voluntary sector and community development, e.g. older people groups, environmental campaigners and people interested in issues of equality and social justice.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead)
For further information
leitrim@claimingourfuture.ie