Ways to Get Involved

 • Kidz GAP (Kids, Guardians, and Parents)

 Kidz GAP is a group for parents/guardians and toddlers to get together and share support. Featuring stories, games, crafts, toys, and snacks, this energetic group has been running at East Belfast Mission for the past eight years. The support found here is strong and our vision is to offer life skills training to parents while running creative, fun sessions for the children. Regular outings and sessions take place allowing strong friendships to develop. 

  • Women's Group 

The Women's Group at East Belfast Mission began when mums from Kidz GAP decided they wanted some space where they could talk about issues important to them as women. . . without kids in tow! The Women’s Group has gone from strength to strength over the past six years and now includes women of all ages and stages in life. From cups to tea, to day-trips, to a special project called "Prods, Prams, and Patrick," the Women’s Group has combined fun and friendship with challenging new opportunities for learning.

 • "In Our Shoes" Oral history and reminiscence project

This monthly event is for older members of the community who are keen to explore their own personal history and the history of the community. Each month we explore a different topic, with the help of guest speakers and creative activities.

March Events:

Diversity Training Session - 18 March, 1.00 to 4.00 pm

This one-time only training session, sponsored by East Belfast Mission and Short Strand Partnership, will focus on the changing face of East Belfast. The session will train people in diversity awareness and anti-sectarianism. The training will take place at Short Strand Community Centre. For more information contact Sara Cook at 9045 8560.

Dialogue Workshop Parading - 25 March, 7.00 to 9.00 pm

This dialogue workshop, sponsored by East Belfast Mission and Short Strand Partnership, is open to people with an interest in dialoguing about parading in East Belfast. The dialogue workshop will take place in City East. For more information contact Sara Cook at 9045 8560.

This project is funded by the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation 2007-2013 Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland