27 January 2025
Deputy Carina Alves has given an update on the International Cultural Centre:
“As Assistant Chief Minster with responsibility for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, I am
pleased to provide an update on the future and the direction of the International Cultural
Centre.
Last week, I met with members of the International Cultural Centre Steering Group
to outline my future plans for the service. Although more detailed plans are now under
development, which I’ll be able to share at a later date, the International Cultural Centre
will be re-focussed on the support of most vulnerable in Jersey’s communities.
Services provided by the ICC will maintain independence as far as possible, working in
partnership with Government where necessary to ensure appropriate support is provided
to those seeking it.
I know that there can be many challenges for vulnerable people in Jersey, and so have
dedicated my time over the past 12 months to ensuring that the International Cultural
Centre will support those most in need and provide a much-needed safe space for them to
seek independent, but well linked support.
We want the ICC to have the greatest impact possible with the resources available. I
believe that focussing the ICC’s efforts on the people most in need, who might normally be
reluctant to approach Government services, is the best way to build trust, and foster
belonging amongst our community. To do so, we must show that we can offer real help to
everyone, regardless of their work or residential status, and that the ICC will provide that
opportunity.
I look forward to sharing more in the near future when the service becomes fully
operational, and in the meantime would encourage interested individuals or groups within
our community to reach out to me directly."
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