Community Cohesion
Sometimes conflict runs through whole neighbourhoods and communities, affecting many lives.
Community cohesion projects encourage dialogue and development in communities experiencing substantial change and conflict.
MESH is a partner for RUBIC², the Respect and Understanding; Building Inclusive Communities project.
Working in schools, and with local community-based organisations RUBIC² supports local individuals and groups in developing empowered, cohesive and inclusive communities.
Community Guardians Mediation training will be available from MESH from August 2022, for people living and working in North Sheffield.
Book onto free MESH training to become a RUBIC² Community Guardian - trained in providing Mediation and Conflict Resolution support to community members. Currently available to those living or working in S4 or S5 only.
Details:
1 hr free RUBIC² workshop: June/July 2022 (exact dates TBC)
6 x week free Mediation skills training course: August/September 2022 (exact dates TBC)
3 x day free Community Guardians Mediation Training: November 2022 (exact dates TBC)
Currently available to those living or working in S4 or S5 only.
Find about RUBIC²’s work in schools - training young Community Leaders
Find out more about RUBIC²s work with community groups and organisations
RUBIC² also partners with City of Sanctuary and Who is Your Neighbour to facilitate safe space dialogues and support asylum seekers and refugees.
“I now feel that going into my role as a mediator is now clearer. I understand the key principles and how I can structure sessions. I have also learned that I need to use a different way of thinking and this will help me to let the participants explore their thoughts and feelings.”