Research and resources on social cohesion theory and best practice.
The Belong Network Library
Research and resources on social cohesion theory and best practice.
The Belong Network Library
Welcome to the Belong Network Library
The Belong Library is free to access and brings together a wide range of online resources produced by the public, private and civil society sectors to build the evidence base around social cohesion.
It is regularly updated and includes:
- measurement and evaluation frameworks,
- ‘what works’ guides,
- relevant research,
- best practice sharing
- training materials for small and large charities and other volunteer-involving sports and community organisations.
Please contact us if you are unable to find what you need – we’d be delighted to help.
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Her Untapped Potential: including young British Asian women in growth strategies to support their greater work force participation and integration November 2019
This briefing report sets out findings from research conducted by the Savannah Wisdom Foundation into the multiple barriers faced by girls and young women from south Asian backgrounds in relation to their work and life aspirations. The report provides a number of recommendations for both the public and private sector in relation to improving future employment opportunities for BAME girls.
Inclusive Cities Framework & Resources October 2019
This resource include a written framework to support local authorities and communities to build inclusive cities, and a link to the inclusive cities resource data base where other documents and support can be found.
Social mixing in the workplace: a review of existing research October 2019
This literature review brings together existing academic research on social mixing in workplaces. The collected evidence shows that interactions between colleagues can strengthen bonds between different social groups, and we explore key findings to understand how and under what conditions workplace mixing is effective.
Cohesive Societies Literature Review October 2019
This literature review maps out existing academic literature on social cohesion and sits in relation to a policy review, both of which feed directly into British Academy’s ongoing programme on Cohesive Societies.
Multilingual Manchester October 2019
This website is a useful resource for anybody seeking to understand more about the role language plays in integration and cohesion, and to understand the implications of language diversity more widely.
PROMISE Reflections Series October 2019
A series of easy-to-read ‘Reflection’ publications designed to appeal to a wide audience, but particularly those with a professional interest in youth engagement – for instance, policy makers and politicians, youth workers, those working in the justice system and journalists.
Welcoming America: Resource Library September 2019
Welcoming America is a network working to support the integration of migrants across the United States, as well as globally through ‘Welcoming International’. It exists to help people to make their communities more welcoming and works from the grassroots through to policy levels. Welcoming America produces a wealth of useful resources on everything from creating cohesive communities, to initiating meaningful contact, to harnessing volunteer energy and welcoming refugees in rural communities. To access these resources, visit the website and search the resource library. An email sign-up is required
The Migration Museum: Resource Bank September 2019
The Migration Museum has put together a collection of over 40 different resources for educators on themes around migration and cultural diversity. This searchable collection brings together resources developed by the Migration Museum themselves, and those developed by other organisations. This is a “one stop shop” for any educator seeking to explore these themes with their students.
The Belonging Toolkit August 2019
This toolkit is a highly interactive teaching resource for schools that are seeking to increase cohesion and inclusion and to raise awareness of the kinds of issues children from migrant backgrounds face.
Welcome Guide for Refugees (Home Office) August 2019
This guide contains useful information that informs new refugees and users about life in the UK, how to make contact with support services and how to make the most of opportunities once granted Humanitarian Protection status in the UK. It is intended as a starting point that compliments more detailed information which can be found with local service providers. The guide is available in the following languages: English, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Kurdish Sorani, Farsi, Pashto, Punjabi, Tigrinya, Urdu, Vietnamese and Chinese.