Projects

We empower people to benefit from diversity

to develop specialist knowledge of ethnic diaspora communities in New Zealand
to engage with ethnic communities on key issues, facilitate their access to government services and identify barriers to opportunities for better access and integration
to support the development of self directed sustainable ethnic communities through targeted capacity building
to promote ethnic responsiveness in government
to develop implement and evaluate best practice in ethnic sector development
to promote the benefits of diversity within society

provision of Strategic advice and analysis to Government
ethnic sector capacity building projects and workshops
visibility / cultural projects
community engagement
creating opportunities within host community and between ethnicities for education and dialogue on diversity
partnering with other agencies and non government organisations on strategic programmes and projects

In addition to the forums, events and workshops planned the Ethnic Affairs Advisory team also works on a number of other initiatives - these include:

strategic analysis - which includes the development and evaluation of capacity building strategies
in addition we provide ad hoc advice to ethnic communities as needed and maintain a programme of ethnic community visits, meetings and cultural events
we also deliver presentations, host panel discussions and authentic dialogue events on diversity issues for mainstream and host community groups as part of our work on the benefits of diversity

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