Learn more about our programme 👉 www.socialchangeinitiative.com/sci-supports...

The programme is designed for and by the activists themselves - it will be shaped following their own needs, ideas, and priorities as they continue to build their leadership and strengthen their work.

We're proud to support this incredible cohort of changemakers. 👏

Last 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.

At 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-do

Tackling Hate & Violent Extremism – Insights from Eric Ward’s Trip to the Island of Ireland | Social Change Initiative Published on 9th Feb, 2026

Eric spent two weeks sharing lessons from America and learning from communities countering hate and extremism. His takeaway? Communities here have lessons the world needs to hear.

Learn more about Eric's visit and his key takeaways 👉 www.socialchangeinitiative.com/tackling-hat...

Tackling Hate & Violent Extremism – Insights from Eric Ward’s Trip to the Island of Ireland | Social Change Initiative Published on 9th Feb, 2026

In December, we welcomed @bulldogshadow.bsky.social - one of America's leading voices on civil rights and countering authoritarianism - to Northern Ireland and Ireland for two weeks of conversations with community leaders, activists and changemakers.

"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!

SCI'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.

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#ParticipatoryJournalism

SCI Launches Participatory Journalism Fellowship | Social Change Initiative Published on 13th Mar, 2025

SCI's Participatory Journalism Fellowship supports independent journalists, filmmakers and storytellers to share impactful stories that might otherwise go untold.

🔗 www.socialchangeinitiative.com/sci-launches...

During 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: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN5e...

Last 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/VzfV2st

In 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.

🔗 socialchangeinitiative.com/a-note-for-f...

Disinformation: Defining the problem and how best to counter it | Social Change Initiative Read our report on:

We captured the key insights in a report and reflection piece that remains highly relevant today.

🔗 Read the full report and insights here: www.socialchangeinitiative.com/disinformati...

🔁 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.

Social media post featuring the Social Change Initiative logo and promoting a new report titled "The Hidden Tribes." The main text reads "New report explores how different values and perspectives in Greek society shape democratic participation and political representation." The post includes a QR code and website URL (socialchangeinitiative.com/hidden-tribes-mapping-social-perceptions-in-modern-greece) for accessing the full report. On the right side is the report cover showing a stylized 3D geometric design with "HIDDEN TRIBES" text and subtitle "of a homogeneous society" along with Inter Alia and SCI logos.

A 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-greece

How can philanthropy and government work together to transform public services? visit: socialchangeinitiative.com/making-change-with-government-page

Changing 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-madT6a

Discover how a values-led approach is opening new pathways for community dialogue. Read our World Values Survey - Lessons Learned report: buff.ly/MzRjIkw

Narrative Change | Social Change Initiative Lessons and tools for activists to bring about progressive narrative change

Our Narrative Change resource shares insights on using storytelling for progressive change, understanding audiences and reframing narratives to shift public perception and support social impact.

🔗 Find out more: socialchangeinitiative.com/narrative-change

Yellow-toned image of Martin Luther King Jr speaking at a podium to a large crowd. Overlaid text reads: “Narrative Change: Harnessing the power of storytelling to support progressive change.” The Social Change Initiative logo appears in the top left, with the website link socialchangeinitiative.com/narrative-change at the bottom.

The 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.

In 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.

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The programme supports people of African origin and descent to connect, share strategies, build leadership skills and strengthen their collective impact for social change in NI.

👉 We’re currently welcoming new participants, to learn more, email a.kilmurray@socialchangeinitiative.com.

We also took part in an insightful session on Gender Budgeting and its impact on equality, led by Alex Brennan from the Northern Ireland Women’s Budget Group.

During the gathering, we shared programme updates and heard from changemakers Tolu and Maureen, who presented on their fellowship project.

Last Saturday, we hosted the first 2026 convening of members of our Black Leadership Programme.

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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.

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Our 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/iFDYjaT

Excellent piece by Professor Cathryn Costello @profccostello.bsky.social of @ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social in today’s Irish Times: Ireland should resist cheap and tough talk on migration…

Brian Feeney highlighting a serious and potentially very damaging misstep by the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, in relation to the ECHR - this can be corrected ahead of the meeting of Council of Europe foreign ministers in May 2026…

I have a letter in today’s Irish Times about Ireland and the ECHR and the apparent shift in the Irish government’s position towards reform of the Convention signalled recently by the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan TD #ECHR