We collaborate with activists, policy makers and funders to deliver lasting social change. socialchangeinitiative.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mkmncruiik2sWe hosted a panel of international changemakers who shared their insights on building collective leadership at grassroots and global levels - offering practical lessons on sustaining movements, navigating complexity and caring for ourselves while fighting for change. 🔗▶️ buff.ly/8BfuiDY29 Apr 2026 08:06 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmncruiik2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mk7zncbp4b2wExplore the 'Resources for Change' section on our website, offering a diverse toolkit for activists and funders on topics like tackling extremism, narrative change, strategic litigation, campaigning, peacebuilding, among others. 🔗 socialchangeinitiative.com/resources-for-change24 Apr 2026 07:42 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7zncbp4b2whttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mjyrd45g6c2yLast weekend we welcomed the new cohort of our Black Activist Leadership Initiative for their first residential. During the weekend, new participants had the chance to meet each other and kick-start their journey of empowerment and collective leadership.21 Apr 2026 10:24 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyrd45g6c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3milldhgoqo22At SCI we work to secure progressive social change so that communities become fairer, more inclusive and peaceful. 🔗 Find out more about what we do, visit socialchangeinitiative.com/what-we-do03 Apr 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3milldhgoqo22https://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3migrtn7y3q2t"The far right doesn't define how communities move forward. Moving forward is about bringing as many people together as you can, building trust, and delivering real, tangible change." @bulldogshadow.bsky.social 🎙️ Full conversation coming soon - stay tuned!01 Apr 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3migrtn7y3q2thttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mi26ojlvc22aSCI's Participatory Journalism Fellowship supports independent journalists, filmmakers and storytellers to share impactful stories that might otherwise go untold. We're delighted that a new cohort will be starting soon. https://www.socialchangeinitiative.com/sci-launches-participatory-journalism-fellowship #ParticipatoryJournalism27 Mar 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi26ojlvc22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mhpwkzqxmu2aDuring his SCI Participatory Journalism Fellowship, filmmaker and activist Colm Teague created a documentary examining how big tech exploits people's attention, fuelling division and spreading misinformation. ▶️ Watch the full documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN5eHd09yOM23 Mar 2026 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpwkzqxmu2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mgs222zobi2mLast Saturday, we welcomed our newest cohort to the Black Activist Leadership programme. ✊️ We spent time together getting to know one another and introducing the programme. Welcome, everyone.👏 Find out more about the programme 👉 buff.ly/VzfV2st11 Mar 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgs222zobi2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mgcujpf4oc2iIn December 2025, Eric K. Ward visited Ireland and Northern Ireland, he met with community leaders and activists on the front lines of countering hate and far-right extremism. He shared key insights for philanthropy on supporting this critical work. 🔗 https://socialchangeinitiative.com/a-note-for-funders-strategic-priorities-for-countering-hate-and-extremism05 Mar 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcujpf4oc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mf7n7ihay32o🔁 Throwback: Tackling Disinformation Disinformation continues to threaten lives and democracy - and the conversation remains urgent. In this past SCI-hosted discussion, Mike Posner, Aoife Gallagher and Kavisha Pillay explored practical strategies to respond. ▶️ Watch highlights in this video.19 Feb 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7n7ihay32ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mey65gqe7w24A new study by Inter Alia co-funded by Social Change Initiative explores how Greek society has split into five distinct "tribes" with very different takes on democracy, immigration and identity. 🔗 Read it now 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/hidden-tribes-mapping-social-perceptions-in-modern-greece16 Feb 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mey65gqe7w24https://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3meo4wvslua2sChanging the government's approach isn't easy, but it's essential for lasting impact. Our partnership with Northern Ireland's government showcases how philanthropy can drive meaningful reform. Check out the lessons learned 👉 lnkd.in/d-madT6a12 Feb 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3meo4wvslua2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mdfjd5tsub25Discover how a values-led approach is opening new pathways for community dialogue. Read our World Values Survey - Lessons Learned report: buff.ly/MzRjIkw27 Jan 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdfjd5tsub25https://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mcz74vloh62cThe stories we tell shape how we understand the world - what feels possible, fair and worth fighting for. At SCI, we support narrative change that centres lived experience, amplifies marginalised voices and connects storytelling to strategy.22 Jan 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcz74vloh62chttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mcrqgj4hx222In this short video, our Director @mobrienbelfast.bsky.social reflects on his journey through activism, human rights and philanthropy, and how this experience shaped the work of the SCI. ▶️ Watch the video to learn more about our approach and values. 🔗 socialchangeinitiative.com19 Jan 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrqgj4hx222https://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mc7yimxsbf2lLast Saturday, we hosted the first 2026 convening of members of our Black Leadership Programme.12 Jan 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc7yimxsbf2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mbvphudkx62i▶️ Northern Ireland is changing, and diverse voices must be at the forefront of social change. SCI's Black Activist Leadership Initiative supports people of African origin and descent to connect, share strategies, build leadership and strengthen their collective impact. 🔗 buff.ly/fMQdynH08 Jan 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvphudkx62ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3mbocbh7odn2nOur report examines how the UK government has attempted to walk back commitments made to ensure Brexit wouldn't diminish Good Friday Agreement rights and equality protections. 🔗 Read the full report: buff.ly/iFDYjaT05 Jan 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbocbh7odn2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3madhuacnyr2yTo all those dedicated to building a better world - thank you for your continued commitment this year. In times of challenge, it's the connections we build, the communities we support and the solidarity we share that sustain our work and give us hope.19 Dec 2025 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3madhuacnyr2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3m7kbliaw2v2l🌍 Social Change Initiative's Latest Newsletter 🌍 Grounding Social Change in Shared Values – our newest issue explores how we can build movements and drive meaningful transformation by focusing our work on principles that unite rather than divide us. 🔗 Read and subscribe: https://mailchi.mp/socialchangeinitiative.com/grounding-social-change-in-shared-values09 Dec 2025 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7kbliaw2v2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3m7arnwakav2gYesterday we attended the launch of @jrf-uk.bsky.social's new report on poverty in NI. An important piece of work with a clear message: change is possible, but only if political leaders act now. From childcare to rural inequality, we can’t afford to wait. https://www.jrf.org.uk/poverty-in-northern-ireland-202505 Dec 2025 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7arnwakav2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3m73jtrtall2bWe’re excited to share that the Social Change Initiative is now on Instagram! 🤳 🌍 🔗 www.instagram.com/SCIBelfast03 Dec 2025 13:11 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73jtrtall2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3m6end5qtsh2qDiscover how a values-led approach is opening new pathways for community dialogue. Read our World Values Survey - Lessons Learned report: buff.ly/MzRjIkw24 Nov 2025 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6end5qtsh2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sci-belfast.bsky.social/post/3m5tjgcncag2gLast week we welcomed 28 Community and Youth Work students from Maynooth University. SCI's Director, Martin O'Brien, was delighted to meet them and talk about working for social change and the current situation in Belfast.17 Nov 2025 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:cckxth22lgy6e2ndreqzn6vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5tjgcncag2g