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Compassion in Action

At Compassionate Communities NI, we believe in the power of compassion to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Our Compassion in Action Programme is dedicated to fostering a culture of kindness, support, and understanding across Northern Ireland.

Compassionate Conversations

At Death Positive Libraries NI, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of openness, understanding, and acceptance around death and dying.

Our initiative aims to create safe spaces within libraries across Northern Ireland where individuals can explore, learn, and discuss topics related to death and end-of-life care without stigma or fear.

Compassionate Grief

Watch a short animation that explains the grieving process following the death of a loved one.

Compassionate Carers

Being compassionate for all of the carers in our communities.

Final Chapters

At Death Positive Libraries NI, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of openness, understanding, and acceptance around death and dying.

Compassionate Neighbours

We understand that people impacted by death, dying and loss often suffer a social death causing social isolation and loneliness.

By ensuring that people living with an advanced illness and frailty remain connected to people in the places where they normally live, work, play and pray, they are included and can contribute to their communities.

Community Spotlight

In our regular articles, we shine a light on incredible examples of compassionate action within our communities.

About the Programme

The Compassion in Action Programme is a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting well-being and resilience through acts of compassion. By engaging individuals, families, and groups, we strive to create a network of support that uplifts those in need and cultivates a sense of belonging.

Workshops

Our programme includes a variety of workshops designed to address different aspects of compassion and support:

Our Goals

Support:
Provide assistance to individuals impacted by illness, dying, death and bereavement through practical help and emotional support.

Educate:
Raise awareness about the importance of compassion and equip people with the tools to practice it in their daily lives.

Connect:
Build strong, compassionate communities where everyone feels valued and included

Empower:
Encourage and empower individuals to take compassionate actions, making a positive impact on their communities.

Our Workshops

Compassionate Conversations:
Learn how to communicate with empathy and understanding, fostering deeper connections with others.

Understanding Grief:
Gain insights into the grieving process and how it affects individuals differently.

Self-Care in Grief and Supporting Grief:
Discover strategies for self-care during times of grief and how to support others through their grieving process.

Compassionate Neighbours:
Engage in building networks of support within your community, ensuring no one faces hardship alone.

Final Chapters:
Explore end-of-life care and how to provide compassionate support to those nearing the end of life.

“I have worked with Compassionate Communities across 2 different roles in local government on both sides of the border in NI and ROI. This work has been invaluable in both my roles both on a personal and professional basis.

I have learned about the importance of advance care planning and its impact on our lives, and also worked closely with compassionate communities and other partners to successfully co-produce different approaches to deliver on these difficult topics.

Compassionate Communities are a progressive organisation who pro-actively seek to embed and share good practice and are professional and excellent to work with”

– Sharon Howe

Get Involved

Join us in making a difference! Whether you volunteer your time, donate resources, or simply spread the message of compassion, your involvement is crucial to our mission. Together, we can build a more compassionate Northern Ireland.

Contact us

For more information on the Death Positive Libraries initiative, please contact us at
info@compassionatecommunitiesni.com or call us at T. 028 7135 1010 M. 075 903 54365 .

Let’s work together to bring conversations about death into the light and support one another through all stages of life.

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