Facilitation of Services for Digital PEACEPLUS: Social Inclusion and Capacity Part of the Sligo PEACEPLUS Co-designed Local Community Peace Action Plan

Summary

Sligo County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to develop, facilitate, and implement a 15 month programme of digitally-based activities for young people and incorporating intergenerational and socially inclusive activities. The programme promotes social inclusion and good relations and builds capacity in participants as per the Sligo PEACEPLUS Co-designed Local Community Peace Action Plan 2021-2027. The successful tenderer will have an understanding of co-design approach and experience of developmental community participative projects. Technical expertise and understanding of digital skills such as animation, Artificial Intelligence, recording, etc. will be required. Digital PEACEPLUS harnesses the potential of digital skills - animation, broadcasting, filmmaking, podcasting, games development - to bring people from diverse communities together through digital content creation. This project relies on proactive social inclusion and promoting intergenerational collaboration. Through structured digital skills development, participants gain new talents and engage with new people. Together, they will create innovative content that reflects their new relationships - videos, animations, podcasts, games, etc. Participants develop a greater voice. Everyone is welcome to take part and contribute to the program's overall journey, regardless of age, background, or prior experience. The project builds capacity in key areas: enhancing cultural awareness, promoting intergenerational activities, developing skill sets, and engaging in cross-community activities.