EU Funding

 

Introduction

European Union funding has supported a number of projects in our services.

They have provided an opportunity to learn from European counterparts and have provided valuable investment in our services. This support has enabled us to  provide our staff with valuable opportunities to network and learn from best practice abroad. It is a valuable opportunity to showcase Respond’s work internationally. 

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ERASMUS +

Respond has been an active Erasmus+ participant since 2023.

The funding allows us to send staff on training courses abroad; it is a valuable opportunity to access new and innovative courses that may not be available in Ireland.

Staff can also job shadow a mentor in a similar organisation. It is an opportunity to see different approaches and learn from what works well in other organisations.

Lastly Respond has invited experts from Europe to facilitate internal training.

ERASMUS  Adult Education KA121

We are an accredited organisation in Adult Education KA121. During our accreditation, we aim to achieve the following: 

Support the development of holistic life skills for our service users, through upskilling and participation in exchanges and encourage their participation in society and return to work and education. 

To explore best practice in the provision of family and parenting support in vulnerable communities. To upskill staff in the provision of support to meet the needs of families in our communities.

Increase our knowledge of gender equality & related issues to strengthen capacity to address domestic violence and gender roles. Empower learners through exchanges to actively participate in society. 

To embed Trauma-Informed Approaches in Respond. Learn more about Trauma-Informed Care across Europe, enabling us to refine and improve trauma-informed care practices in Respond.

We are actively seeking European partners for job shadowing opportunities, short-term exchanges and knowledge-sharing. We also welcome the opportunity to host visiting groups and share Respond’s experience and expertise.

ERASMUS Schools

KA122:

Our Early Learning and School Aged Care team is participating in the Erasmus+ KA122 School Education Programme to enhance the quality of learning experiences for children through international professional development and collaboration.  

Through mobility opportunities and partnerships with European schools and early childhood services, we aim to explore and implement innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly Reggio Emilia and Forest School practices, while promoting inclusive, child-centred, and holistic learning.

The knowledge and experience gained through this project will be shared with educators, children, families, and the wider community to support continuous improvement and strengthen outcomes for all learners.

ESF+

We are sub-grantees in the Comprehensive Approach to Combating Homelessness (COMHOM ). The project focuses on improving the collection, sharing, and use of data on homelessness through the development of a standardised Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework and a digital platform. 

 

This initiative is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF+).  

Peace Plus

Respond is one of 7 charities involved in Right Support Right Time. A cross-border wellbeing service designed to help people find the support that works for them, at the right time in the right way.  

RSRT is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) 

Learn more about the initiative here. 

If you are interested in partnering with Respond please contact our dedicated working group

Contact Us

Email: erasmus@respond.ie

Our Recent Trips

Visit to the Municipality of Herleen

Management from our Family Support and Homeless Services teams went on a prepatory visit to the Municipality of Herleen.

Symbol Work and Life Design

3 staff members took part in a 5 day Symbol Work and Life Design  course in Spain with our partner Caminos/CIS

 

 

 

Whole new group of friends

 “I just love attending, I have a whole new group of friends that I get to see every week for the chat and banter over a coffee and then have our lunch together. The staff are so enthusiastic, making the day fun while always keeping an eye on us to make sure we are keeping well. I can talk to them, like really talk if I’m worried about something. They were in touch and visiting all through Covid, and I really appreciated that. The club gives me a reason to get up, get dressed and stick a bit of lippy on!”

Mary – Client of 7 years

 

She is bursting out in song all the time

“My mother never sang in her all her life. Since she started attending St Francis Gardens DayCentre she is bursting out in song all the time. We could be in a restaurant and she will start singing out of nowhere”

Daughter of Service User

The staff lift my spirits

“I enjoy coming to St Francis Gardens Day Centre. The staff lift my spirits. I enjoy the quizzes as they keep my brain sharp. I need that as I am living alone”

James Jeffers – Service User