NORTH BELFAST INTERFACE NETWORK

North Belfast Interface Network was established in 2002 by community organisations to develop a strategic response to interface violence and develop community relations work in North Belfast. North Belfast Interface Network (NBIN) is essentially a community resource that has the specific aim of managing positive change in North Belfast, particularly at interface areas. NBIN achieve this through consultation, local representation, work with community representatives across sectarian divides and interagency work. As a result of this engagement process we plan activities that enable local people to address issues that have that have a negative impact on community relations. NBIN develop initiatives that seek to transform the nature of conflict and act as a catalyst for the development of community collaborations that have the potential to bring about positive social and physical change in the area. NBIN aims to minimise the potential for violent conflict and support positive intervention within North Belfast by: Maintaining a practical intervention /communication network Monitoring and assessing the number of interface incidences resulting in conflict and their cause Developing the NBIN capacity to deliver intervention / diversionary work targeting young people NBIN build and maintain positive working relationships within and between communities by Seeking, recruiting and supporting advocates for positive change Developing and enhancing cross community partnership and collaborative areas of work Supporting the development of improved intra-community relations NBIN seek to create positive physical transformation of interface communities in North Belfast.