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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The VIME Project: Volunteers in Migrant Language Education Toolkit July 2019
A collection of resources that provide practical advice and recommendations on delivering volunteer-led English language programmes in the community for migrants.
Inside Polarisation July 2019
This website offers advice and training throughout Europe, teaching professionals 'in the middle' how to explore effective positions, recognise their (im)possibilities and set out a polarisation strategy. Professionals such as police officers, mayors, policy makers, radicalisation experts, public prosecutors, teachers, directors and journalists may find the most benefit from the polarisation framework, however the platform is available to all. Visit the 'In the Media' and 'Books' section to see more resources.
“Belonging Together…” A conversation about our communities and future July 2019
Peterborough has been chosen by the government as one of five areas to pilot local integration plans. This document is Peterborough's interim Local Integration Strategy for promoting cohesion and integration. The strategy kick-starts Peterborough’s new vision for integration. Known locally as the ‘Think Communities’ approach, this vision will put community at the heart of all future work. Peterborough will engage with local communities on four main priority areas: Economic Opportunity - ensuring everyone benefits from the city’s growth; Bringing Communities Together – building connections between people from different communities; Young People - investing in young people; English Language – helping citizens improve English language skills.
Trust, With Rachel Botsman July 2019
In this podcast, Rachel Botsman, an expert on trust, explores how and why we do and don't trust certain people, and explores the relationship between trust and apology. She describes trust as the 'social glue' that holds us together.
New Economy Organisers (NEON) Toolkits July 2019
New Economy Organisers (NEON) Toolkits NEON is a network of over 1,600 UK organisers from 900 different civil society groups. The network organises training, and supports campaigns, that help bring about social change. A number of toolkits are available on their website.
Calling out hatred and prejudice: a guide to communications, planning, audiences and messaging June 2019
This report was published in June 2019 by British Future, an independent think tank which engages people’s hopes and fears about integration and migration.
Training for Change: Training Tools May 2019
Training for Change is a training and capacity building organisation for activists and organisers, based in Philadelphia. Their website has an extensive range of searchable and downloadable training resources covering.
Crossing Divides: How arts and heritage can bring us together April 2019
This report examines the 14-18 NOW arts programme for the First World War centenary and how it succeeded in reaching new audiences and finding common ground. It draws lessons for future commemorations and festivals and for the arts more broadly.
Heart & Parcel Cookbook April 2019
Clare and Karolina introduce you to their project 'Heart & Parcel' through which migrant women in Manchester come together to learn English and cook dumplings. An imaginative approach to community language learning and social integration led by two dedicated young women.
RAP:I:STAN April 2019
RAP:I:STAN is a project in Denmark through which refugees, asylum seekers and local youth meet, exchange stories, and create new experiences together. The project employs hip-hop, poetry and storytelling. RAP:I:STAN is described as "a creative space and an artistic playground for young people in Copenhagen."