New Communities Partnership (NCP) is a national community development organisation dedicated to representing and empowering ethnic minority-led groups in Ireland. NCP aims to influence positive changes in policies impacting the lives of ethnic minorities. The organisation envisions an intercultural and inclusive Irish society where migrant groups achieve equality in economic, social, political, cultural, and educational aspects of life.
Each member group within NCP brings unique backgrounds, experiences, and histories. However, they share a common thread: their status as migrant-led and migrant-focused organisations. This commitment to centering migrant voices distinguishes NCP and shapes its vision, identity, and focus.
Our Network was formed in 2003 by a group of community leaders who wished to represent and empower migrant communities and their organisations in Ireland. Though member groups’ backgrounds varied widely, they shared the common goal of striving to overcome the obstacles and difficulties that arose for people trying to build a new life in Ireland.
Our Services:
Citizenship Application Support Service (CASS): A multi-lingual, drop-in service, for migrants negotiating the Irish naturalisation process. The Service is manned by trained staff, speaking different languages, 5 days a week.
Migrant Family Support Service (MFSS): A nationwide multi-lingual service supporting migrant families who are experiencing child protection interventions. The service provides a telephone helpline, drop-in clinic, outreach, information and advocacy. We also provide child protection training for religious and migrant community groups.
Migrant Access Programme (MAP): A nationwide free service supporting migrants to access employment in Ireland. Our programme offers training and public information sessions on job seeking skills, basic English and computer skills, CV and cover letter creation, and employment rights and entitlements.
NCP Youth: NCP Youth Ireland is a youth project within NCP that aims to identify the challenges and issues migrant youth face in Ireland. Our mission is to work towards an intercultural and inclusive Irish society where migrant students are achieving their full potential in schools and have the same opportunities as their Irish peers.
Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme: A regional community programme that works promoting social inclusion and equality through a wide range of services for both individuals and groups. The service provides helpline, drop in clinics, learning support, referrals, community support and group formation. SICAP is confidential and free of charge.
Migrant Women – Opportunities for Work (Mi-WOW): is our newest project. Coordinated and run by Migrant Women for Migrant Women, Mi-WOW has been designed to empower Migrant Women to reach their potential, while rebuilding their confidence and upgrading their skills in order to facilitate their access to the Irish Labour Market through 6-week training sessions.
