Influencing Policy
We do this by:
- Advocating for, and contributing to, the development of programmes, policies and structures that facilitate independent, autonomous community work.
- Playing a representative role on existing, new and emerging policy advocacy, implementation and co-ordination structures.
- Contributing the perspective of our members in policy debates, consultation and review processes through submissions and advocacy efforts.
Resourcing Practice
We do this by:
- Promoting the All-Ireland Standards for Community Work.
- Creating and disseminating collective critical policy analysis with CWI members and other stakeholders.
- Undertaking and engaging in research.
- Providing training and capacity building opportunities.
- Providing opportunities for information sharing, networking, dialogue and inputting into policy for CWI members and allies.
- Playing a key supporting role in the All-Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training.
- Contributing to community work education and training programmes.
Cross Sectoral Collaboration
We do this by:
- Building collaboration and developing alliances on a range of initiatives and priorities.
- Collaboratively organising conferences and seminars on current issues.
Growing our organisation
We do this by:
- Building and expanding the CWI membership base and ensuring opportunities for engagement and collective action.
- Ensuring good internal and external communications.
- Ensuring that Community Work Ireland is sustainably funded, including the diversification of the funding base.
- Ensuring that CWI adheres to governance responsibilities, meeting all legal obligations.
- Holding regular meetings of the CWI Central Group (Board of Directors) and ensuring that all members are aware of their legal responsibilities.
- Developing and implementing annual workplans that are based on the CWI strategic plan.
