WE’RE A HOME-GROWN GRASSROOTS PROJECT, MAKING A WORLDWIDE IMPACT.
Our History:
WHO & WHAT WE ARE:
R-CITY has evolved from an idea to develop leadership skills and opportunities for young people into a wide reaching and multifaceted initiative that remains fully committed to young people living in areas facing issues of conflict, mental health, gang culture, educational disadvantage and lack of aspirations.
Over the past 7 years countless young people have become connected to the various aspects of R-CITY.
The young people have directly guided us with their ideas, desires, needs and aspirations, ensuring that we grow and develop our work to cater for, not only the changing environment but taking on board and utilising opportunities to offer new, exciting and life changing experiences.
R-CITY’s work remains inextricably linked to community partners within Ardoyne, Shankill & Clonard without whose support the work would not flourish.
If you have any questions, or would like to find out more about the great things happening at R-CITY, please feel free to contact us!
We love connecting with as many people as possible, and we would encourage you to follow our social media platforms for regular insight and updates on all of our programmes!
“Our ’footprint’ logo represents young people stepping forward in all spheres of their lives; taking every opportunity presented to them and walking towards a positive future…”
— Alan Waite, Senior Manager
THE R-CITY ETHOS
R-CITY is built on the ethos of instilling and developing respect for others irregardless of religious or cultural background. At the core of the work, staff and volunteers strive to provide the space for participants to develop their understanding and appreciation of others, build relationships and self awareness, whilst challenging negative attitudes. From there we work to encourage young people to develop their talents, strengths and nurture their journey along their chosen progression route.
R-CITY brings together committed staff and volunteers who share the ethos of our work and are motivated to support the young people involve and each other as facilitators. Succession planning within the staff team is critical to the overall development of the R-CITY ethos, ensuring that new staff are encouraged, supported and broaden their skills and experience as part of our team.