Research and resources on social cohesion theory and best practice.
The Belong Network Library
Research and resources on social cohesion theory and best practice.
The Belong Network Library
Welcome to the Belong Network Library
The Belong Library is free to access and brings together a wide range of online resources produced by the public, private and civil society sectors to build the evidence base around social cohesion.
It is regularly updated and includes:
- measurement and evaluation frameworks,
- ‘what works’ guides,
- relevant research,
- best practice sharing
- training materials for small and large charities and other volunteer-involving sports and community organisations.
Please contact us if you are unable to find what you need – we’d be delighted to help.
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Building Good Relations - Approaches & Challenges(79)
Strategic Approaches to Cohesion and Integration(48)
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Children, Young People and Education(21)
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A Letter to the Town That Raised Me December 2019
‘A letter to the town that raised me’ is a poem presented by Saleha Latif, Empoword artist and ambassador of Aik Saath, a Slough based youth led cohesion charity.
Why Diversity matters November 2019
This resource shows findings indicating that when companies commit themselves to diverse leadership, they are more successful. It is aimed at employers and businesses looking to improve workplace diversity. It contains research from both 2015 and 2018 on the links between company financial performance and ethnic, cultural and gender diversity in the workplace.
Her Untapped Potential: including young British Asian women in growth strategies to support their greater work force participation and integration November 2019
This briefing report sets out findings from research conducted by the Savannah Wisdom Foundation into the multiple barriers faced by girls and young women from south Asian backgrounds in relation to their work and life aspirations. The report provides a number of recommendations for both the public and private sector in relation to improving future employment opportunities for BAME girls.
Inclusive Cities Framework & Resources October 2019
This resource include a written framework to support local authorities and communities to build inclusive cities, and a link to the inclusive cities resource data base where other documents and support can be found.
Social mixing in the workplace: a review of existing research October 2019
This literature review brings together existing academic research on social mixing in workplaces. The collected evidence shows that interactions between colleagues can strengthen bonds between different social groups, and we explore key findings to understand how and under what conditions workplace mixing is effective.
Cohesive Societies Literature Review October 2019
This literature review maps out existing academic literature on social cohesion and sits in relation to a policy review, both of which feed directly into British Academy’s ongoing programme on Cohesive Societies.
Multilingual Manchester October 2019
This website is a useful resource for anybody seeking to understand more about the role language plays in integration and cohesion, and to understand the implications of language diversity more widely.
PROMISE Reflections Series October 2019
A series of easy-to-read ‘Reflection’ publications designed to appeal to a wide audience, but particularly those with a professional interest in youth engagement – for instance, policy makers and politicians, youth workers, those working in the justice system and journalists.
Welcoming America: Resource Library September 2019
Welcoming America is a network working to support the integration of migrants across the United States, as well as globally through ‘Welcoming International’. It exists to help people to make their communities more welcoming and works from the grassroots through to policy levels. Welcoming America produces a wealth of useful resources on everything from creating cohesive communities, to initiating meaningful contact, to harnessing volunteer energy and welcoming refugees in rural communities. To access these resources, visit the website and search the resource library. An email sign-up is required
The Migration Museum: Resource Bank September 2019
The Migration Museum has put together a collection of over 40 different resources for educators on themes around migration and cultural diversity. This searchable collection brings together resources developed by the Migration Museum themselves, and those developed by other organisations. This is a “one stop shop” for any educator seeking to explore these themes with their students.