iCommunity Shared Practice Hub
iCommunity is where nonprofits and social enterprises in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland come together to collaborate, share best practices, and learn from one another to address shared challenges.
What Does the Project Do?
iCommunity fosters cross-border connections and empowers organizations to explore key societal issues, develop collaborative solutions, and showcase successful initiatives. Through online and in-person events, workshops, and media projects, we facilitate meaningful dialogue on themes such as:
- Social Enterprise & Rural Sustainability – Supporting community-led economic development and connectivity.
- Climate Justice & the SDGs – Promoting fair and sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.
- Culture, Arts & their role in community action – Exploring how creativity and innovative solutions can contribute to social impact.
Our Across Divides podcast https://www.icommunityhub.org/podcasts/ launched with a 12-episode series on key cross-border challenges and is now expanding to include a new season on Shifting Tides, our creative climate action project engaging coastal communities around Carlingford Lough. In addition, a Youth Voices season is in development, ensuring the perspectives of young people shape the future of cross-border collaboration.
The iCommunity Quarterly newsletter is now reaching over 700 subscribers, and continues to provide case studies, sign post funding opportunities, and share views and insights into impactful and potential partnering across the island.
iCommunity is a joint initiative of The Wheel and NICVA (Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action) and is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Shared Island Civic Fund.
Originally launched in December 2021 as part of Shared Island Week, the project continues to grow, providing a vital space for dialogue, partnership, and action.
Looking ahead, iCommunity is committed to expanding engagement, fostering new collaborations, and supporting organizations in tackling shared challenges through the lens of all-island partnering on the Sustainable Development Goals.
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