NI Together

NI Together is a safe space for people from all over the world and for Belfast’s long term residents to meet in a diverse, supportive and relaxed atmosphere, making friends and sharing their stories.

Combatting loneliness, trauma, stories of separation and loss, the friendship club provides a lifeline of support, love and welcome, changing lives for over 10 years in Belfast.

… as long as you are prepared to talk or just listen to people you would not normally get to meet …NI Together is the place for you.

NI Together works on three principles:

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equality,
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respect,
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solidarity.
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“It helps me make friends and be social and enjoy Belfast to its fullest.” Rishi, from India

“It’s the big welcome you get as soon as you go through the door.” Meave, from NI

“… to date, more than 700 individuals have taken part, drawn from more than 80 nationalities. Formal and informal events have developed around NI Together, building a powerful network of support. The vibrancy of NI Together rests on its ethos of hospitality.’

— Robin Wilson in “Why voluntary groups need to do more to tackle racism”, View Digital, 2012