CITIZENSHIP & DIVERSITY
Anne Peaker Centre for Arts in Criminal Justice
UK umbrella organisation that promotes the development of the arts within criminal justice settings and works in partnership with Criminal Justice Agencies to effect policy development in relation to the arts. UK
Artlink
Organisation which aims to make the arts accessible and supportive of social inclusion, learning, and action. Runs a variety of short and long term arts programmes in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including art in hospitals and working with people with disabilities. UK
Arts for Global Development
International online network whose mission is to help arts advocates and stakeholders of development collaborate in finding new and complementary ways to improve communities all around the world. Part of UNESCO's Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.
Center for Intergenerational Learning
Based at Temple University in Philadelphia, this centre aims to strengthen communities by helping organisations integrate intergenerational approaches into their programming, bringing together youth and elders. USA
Centre for Intergenerational Practice (CIP)
Based at the Beth Johnson Foundation, this organisation aims to support the development of intergenerational practice throughout the UK and to promote an understanding of the potential of intergenerational approaches to address social issues. UK
Centre for Media Literacy (CML)
California-based non-profit educational organization that provides public education, professional development and educational resources to help citizens develop critical thinking and media production skills. USA
Citizenship Foundation
Independent charity whose aim is to empower individuals, particularly young people, to engage in the wider community through education about the law, democracy and society. UK
Co-operation Ireland
Non-sectarian charity that promotes peace in Ireland through collaborative projects between people of different religious backgrounds in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. UK
Demos
Think tank focusing on open democracy and the areas of public services, science and technology, cities and public space, people and communities, arts and culture, and global security. Produce media, public events and publications downloadable free from the web. UK
European Cultural Foundation (ECF)
Independent, non-national and pan-European cultural foundation active in culture and the arts and media, which runs programmes, awards grants, and advocates for strong cultural policies in Europe. EU
Institute for Citizenship
Independent charitable trust that promotes active citizenship and greater participation in democracy and society through a combination of community projects, research, education and debate. UK
Institute of International Visual Arts (inIVA) Archive
Extensive digital archive that provides access to the work of contemporary visual artists, critics and curators from diverse cultural backgrounds, making available images, texts, audio and video materials. UK
Literacy Trust
Independent charity dedicated to promoting literacy as central to educational achievement and to economic advancement. Projects include a web-based network, practical initiatives, and a systems approach. UK
National Network for the Arts in Health
Advocate network for the Arts in Health field which brings together a wide range of arts and health communities (including NHS Trusts, GP surgeries, local authorities, and arts organisations) and disseminates information, resources and products. UK
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Comprehensive site of the ODPM, which is responsible for policy on housing, planning, devolution, and regional and local government. Also responsible for the Social Exclusion Unit, the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit and the Government Offices for the Regions. UK
Open Democracy
Online non-partisan magazine of politics and culture that publishes debates on global issues with the aim of encouraging understanding of democracy, global processes and civic participation. UK
Open Society Institute (OSI) and the Soros Foundations Network
New York-based operating and grantmaking foundation that seeks to develop open societies through social, legal, and economic reform and support collaboration between nongovernmental organizations, governments, and international institutions. USA
STAKES (National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health)
Finnish-based centre, overseen by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, that offers research, development and information resources for those active in the field of welfare and health. EU
The Constitution Unit
Based at the School of Public Policy at University College London, this independent and non-partisan research centre specialises in constitutional reform and comparative constitutional studies and conducts a programme of training, consultancy and advice. UK
The International Arts-Medicine Association (IAMA)
US-based non-profit that provides a forum for global interdisciplinary communication between arts and health professionals. Formerly a membership organization but currently only provides website and referral services. USA
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