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SCA’S ACTION AGAINST RACISM CAMPAIGN
RACE AGAINST RACISM 5k FUN RUN

SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST 2008

On 3 August 2008 SCA invite you, your friends and family, to join SCA’s Race Against Racism 5k Fun Run confirming our support against racism. The Fun Run will leave at the Falls Swim Centre on Sunday 3 August 2008 at 11:30am sharp. You will join an enthusiastic team of runners or walkers both young and old to run against racism. The fun run starting at Falls Swim Centre, will take you up the Falls Road around the roundabout at the junction of the Andersonstown Road and Glen Road and then finishing at Dunville Park.

To register call into SCA Sullivan House 167-169 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6AF (Tel 02890 248509)Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm or before the Race at the Falls Swim Centre between 10:00am- 11:15am. The registration fee is £5 per Adult, £3 per child and £10 per family (2 Adults and 2 Children) and per team. Registration on the day will be £7.50. This will include a runner’s pack and your Race against Racism T-Shirt. There is also an opportunity to win prizes!

The categories are:

• The first, second and third Adult Male, the first, second and third Adult Female. Prizes: £50, £30 and £10 respectively.

• The first, second and third under 16 Male and the first, second and third under 16 Female. Prizes: £50, £30 and £10 respectively.

• Team prizes - first £50, second £30 & third £10.

You can download a registration form using the links on the right hand navigation bar.

This exciting event has had tremendous support from the Sports Council for Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council and the Feile as one of the opening events for the West Belfast Festival.

Pauline Canavan Chief Executive SCA stated, “Sport breaks down barriers! SCA’s Race Against Racism provides an opportunity for you and your family and friends, School, club and club members to have fun and collectively we will make a statement that Racism is unacceptable”.

SCA take their Action Against Racism Campaign into School.

Mr Gerry Donnelly, General Manager of SCA Ltd talks to a primary seven class in Edenbrook Primary School Tennent Street about racism in the community.

SCA are running a competition among primary seven children at a number of primary schools across the city asking them to design a poster for their ‘Action Against Racism’ campaign.Accompanying Gerry was Mr Floven Dairo of the Filipino community who talked a little about his own experiences since coming to Belfast.

SCA are aware of the increase in Ethnic groups moving to the province and Belfast in particular, and the growth in racial discrimination and racial attacks. In response to this we organised a very successful Race and Integration Conference for West Belfast in Springvale Training Centre in April 2004 and following this conference and widespread consultations we released a conference report.
This report highlighted the problem of racism within our community and the need for a coordinated and sustained approach to tackling the issues.
The report highlighted four main areas where action was needed, Public Safety, Housing, Employment and Education.
SCA are working with many minority ethnic groups and community groups to tackle these issues and to highlight the need for further support and involvement.

One very strong message that came from our conference, Mr Donnelly said, was “There is no room for complacency”.
We must act now and we must act together, the minority ethnic groups and the wider community, to ensure equality for all and that the scourge of racism and discrimination is eradicated from our society. It has been proven time and again that an inclusive society is a more prosperous and vibrant society.

We are running another city wide conference later in the year which we hope will be as successful and well supported as our last and further assist in introducing a consolidated approach to tackling t racism and the associated issues.

A PICTURE OF HARMONY

SCA POSTER CAMPAIGN PRIZE GIVING

The winners of the SCA action against Racism poster campaign are presented with their prizes at a special award ceremony in SCA's head office.

Pictured from left are (Back Row)Peter Hartley Director SCA, Pauline Canavan Chief Executive SCA,Kim Colman, Education Account Manager, Northgate Information Solutions, and Gerry Donnelly General Manager SCA.(Front Row) Philip Roy,Nadine MacDonald and Alan Warnock.

The competition, inviting Primary School children from the Falls and Shankill Road areas to design an anti-racism poster, forms part of SCA’s Race and Relations Training Programme. SCA, which is committed to tackling racial inequality and promoting good race relations, has made a significant impact on young children in the area, helping them shape their views towards the minority ethnic population.

Nadine MacDonald, aged 11, from Wheatfield Primary School won first prizeand was pesentedwith a top of the range personal computer together with a second computer for her school. Her winning design will be used to promote SCA’s Action Against Racism campaig.

Pictured with Nadine is Kim Colman of Northgate and Pauline Canavan Chief Executive SCA.

Second prize, a Television/ DVD Combo was presented to Philip Roy, aged11, also from Wheatfield Primary School along with sixty pounds worth of vouchers for the school. Alan Warnock, also aged 11, from Springhill Primary School won 3rd prize of thirty pounds worth of gift tokens for himself and the same for the school.

Gerry Donnelly, General Manager of SCA congratulated Nadine on her winning poster and said the standard of entries from all the schools who took part was very high indeed and the judging panel had a very difficult task.He said it was heartening to see the support the children had received from their teachers and how committed schools are to tackling the problems of racism in the community.

The judging panel included Ken Fraser, Race Equality Unit; Anne Mulvenna, The Royal Group of Hospitals; Jim McGlackin, The Equality Commission and representatives from community and minority ethnic groups.

Kim Colman, Education Account Manager, Northgate Information Solutions, said,
“We are delighted to support SCA’s ‘Action Against Racism’ campaign that, so far, has significantly raised children’s awareness of the problems associated with racism and the importance of social inclusion in the school community. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the pupils and teachers who put so much time and effort into their entries and congratulate Nadine on her winning design.”




Home _______________ Previous Events Action Against Racism Dunville Park _______________ Services Advice Centre Montague Centre Retail Training/Jobs Volunteering _______________ Links _______________ Contact Us _______________ Comments or Complaints _______________	SCA’S ACTION AGAINST RACISM CAMPAIGN RACE AGAINST RACISM 5k FUN RUN SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST 2008 On 3 August 2008 SCA invite you, your friends and family, to join SCA’s Race Against Racism 5k Fun Run confirming our support against racism. The Fun Run will leave at the Falls Swim Centre on Sunday 3 August 2008 at 11:30am sharp. You will join an enthusiastic team of runners or walkers both young and old to run against racism. The fun run starting at Falls Swim Centre, will take you up the Falls Road around the roundabout at the junction of the Andersonstown Road and Glen Road and then finishing at Dunville Park. To register call into SCA Sullivan House 167-169 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6AF (Tel 02890 248509)Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm or before the Race at the Falls Swim Centre between 10:00am- 11:15am. The registration fee is £5 per Adult, £3 per child and £10 per family (2 Adults and 2 Children) and per team. Registration on the day will be £7.50. This will include a runner’s pack and your Race against Racism T-Shirt. There is also an opportunity to win prizes! The categories are: • The first, second and third Adult Male, the first, second and third Adult Female. Prizes: £50, £30 and £10 respectively. • The first, second and third under 16 Male and the first, second and third under 16 Female. Prizes: £50, £30 and £10 respectively. • Team prizes - first £50, second £30 & third £10. You can download a registration form using the links on the right hand navigation bar. This exciting event has had tremendous support from the Sports Council for Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council and the Feile as one of the opening events for the West Belfast Festival. Pauline Canavan Chief Executive SCA stated, “Sport breaks down barriers! SCA’s Race Against Racism provides an opportunity for you and your family and friends, School, club and club members to have fun and collectively we will make a statement that Racism is unacceptable”. SCA take their Action Against Racism Campaign into School. Mr Gerry Donnelly, General Manager of SCA Ltd talks to a primary seven class in Edenbrook Primary School Tennent Street about racism in the community. SCA are running a competition among primary seven children at a number of primary schools across the city asking them to design a poster for their ‘Action Against Racism’ campaign.Accompanying Gerry was Mr Floven Dairo of the Filipino community who talked a little about his own experiences since coming to Belfast. SCA are aware of the increase in Ethnic groups moving to the province and Belfast in particular, and the growth in racial discrimination and racial attacks. In response to this we organised a very successful Race and Integration Conference for West Belfast in Springvale Training Centre in April 2004 and following this conference and widespread consultations we released a conference report. This report highlighted the problem of racism within our community and the need for a coordinated and sustained approach to tackling the issues. The report highlighted four main areas where action was needed, Public Safety, Housing, Employment and Education. SCA are working with many minority ethnic groups and community groups to tackle these issues and to highlight the need for further support and involvement. One very strong message that came from our conference, Mr Donnelly said, was “There is no room for complacency”. We must act now and we must act together, the minority ethnic groups and the wider community, to ensure equality for all and that the scourge of racism and discrimination is eradicated from our society. It has been proven time and again that an inclusive society is a more prosperous and vibrant society. We are running another city wide conference later in the year which we hope will be as successful and well supported as our last and further assist in introducing a consolidated approach to tackling t racism and the associated issues. A PICTURE OF HARMONY SCA POSTER CAMPAIGN PRIZE GIVING The winners of the SCA action against Racism poster campaign are presented with their prizes at a special award ceremony in SCA's head office. Pictured from left are (Back Row)Peter Hartley Director SCA, Pauline Canavan Chief Executive SCA,Kim Colman, Education Account Manager, Northgate Information Solutions, and Gerry Donnelly General Manager SCA.(Front Row) Philip Roy,Nadine MacDonald and Alan Warnock. The competition, inviting Primary School children from the Falls and Shankill Road areas to design an anti-racism poster, forms part of SCA’s Race and Relations Training Programme. SCA, which is committed to tackling racial inequality and promoting good race relations, has made a significant impact on young children in the area, helping them shape their views towards the minority ethnic population. Nadine MacDonald, aged 11, from Wheatfield Primary School won first prizeand was pesentedwith a top of the range personal computer together with a second computer for her school. Her winning design will be used to promote SCA’s Action Against Racism campaig. Pictured with Nadine is Kim Colman of Northgate and Pauline Canavan Chief Executive SCA. Second prize, a Television/ DVD Combo was presented to Philip Roy, aged11, also from Wheatfield Primary School along with sixty pounds worth of vouchers for the school. Alan Warnock, also aged 11, from Springhill Primary School won 3rd prize of thirty pounds worth of gift tokens for himself and the same for the school. Gerry Donnelly, General Manager of SCA congratulated Nadine on her winning poster and said the standard of entries from all the schools who took part was very high indeed and the judging panel had a very difficult task.He said it was heartening to see the support the children had received from their teachers and how committed schools are to tackling the problems of racism in the community. The judging panel included Ken Fraser, Race Equality Unit; Anne Mulvenna, The Royal Group of Hospitals; Jim McGlackin, The Equality Commission and representatives from community and minority ethnic groups. Kim Colman, Education Account Manager, Northgate Information Solutions, said, “We are delighted to support SCA’s ‘Action Against Racism’ campaign that, so far, has significantly raised children’s awareness of the problems associated with racism and the importance of social inclusion in the school community. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the pupils and teachers who put so much time and effort into their entries and congratulate Nadine on her winning design.” SCA Support Care Advice 28 Years working for the community 1980 - 2008	Quick Links Job Application click here... Volunteering Application click here... Job information click here... LAW CENTRE (NI) Registration Forms for the race available by clicking here...

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