Cairde Network
CAIRDE: The Open Community Allies Network is coordinated in close collaboration with Open Doors Initiative and comprises a diverse national network of organisations that share a commitment to maximise the potential of Community Sponsorship in Ireland.
CAIRDE partners pledge to promote Community Sponsorship across their staff and wider networks to encourage the formation of community sponsorship groups where possible.
They also share the ethos of Community Sponsorship and agree to work in cooperation with The Open Community and its partners to meet the challenges and realise the unique opportunities presented by Community Sponsorship.
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Jeanne McDonagh, Open Doors Initiative
I became aware of Community Sponsorship at a seminar I went to where three people spoke about it so passionately and eloquently that I immediately…
Ways that Allies Partners can support community sponsorship include:
Promote Community Sponsorship across employee and/or community networks to encourage and support the formation of new groups
Provide industry or sector expertise and funding
Include Community Sponsorship as part of CSR commitments e.g., Commit volunteer days to community sponsorship activities
Provide training and/or employment opportunities
If you have any questions or require more information on becoming a CAIRDE Partner
