"To bring together the people of Consett and the rest of the world, enabling the local community to thrive as a result of shared activities and experiences"
Objectives
To broaden the horizons of the people of Consett and other parts of the world by:
* Advancing education
- by bringing people together - by raising awareness of relevant issues - by developing leadership and peer learning opportunities
Improving community cohesion by improving awareness of cultural diversity, racial harmony, equal opportunities, social justice and human rights
* Organising appropriate, enjoyable recreational and social events, activities and experiences Improving self esteem and raising aspirations
* Sharing knowledge and good practice
Beneficiaries of the project:
- Residents/community of Consett – all ages, sexes, religions etc - Wider community in Derwentside - Participants from global partners and their associates
Geographical boundaries:
Consett and the surrounding area
Key Partner:
The leading partner in the Consett the World initiative is Consett YMCA.