Our Stories in Our Hands
Our Stories in Our Hands is a community culture and oral history project led by the Chinese Welfare Association Northern Ireland (CWA NI), with support from Belfast City Council’s Bank of Ideas 2026 – Celebrating Together programme.
Launched in August 2026 alongside Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast, the project brought people together through the celebration of Chinese and Irish cultural traditions. Against the backdrop of one of the city’s major cultural events, it created opportunities for people from different backgrounds to share stories, celebrate heritage and build new connections across communities.
Sharing personal stories, preserving community memories, and celebrating the diverse voices of Northern Ireland.
我们的故事·手中的传承 – 分享个人故事，珍藏社区记忆，展现北爱尔兰多元声音
HELPinHAND
A mobile app designed to provide critical information and signposting for support, all in a person-centred compassionate format for the victims of racist hate crime/incidents.
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Chinese New Year Ulster Scots Fusion Festival 2025
Celebrating Chinese New Year with an exciting fusion festival which showcases the very best of Northern Ireland and Chinese culture, and heritage. Launched with a Gala Event at Belfast City Hall, there followed a programme of events and activities for all. It is a great time for the Chinese Community to come together and celebrate, but also to share their traditions with others.
The Chinese Resource Centre of Northern Ireland
In 2011, the Chinese Resource Centre, managed by Chinese Welfare Association, opened its doors on Monday 19th September. This has been a great achievement for the Chinese community. Situated on the banks of the river Lagan, on the leafy Ormeau Embankment, the new £1.3 million, 880 square metre centre boasts a state-of-the-art multipurpose hall, training rooms, library, conference rooms, creche and playground.
I in NI
An initiative aimed at helping to secure the future of the Chinese community in Northern Ireland within a framework of racial equality and enable all sections of the community to fully participate in both the development of the community and the wider society.
DIGITAL MULTIPLY - Join Our Digital Revolution
Using cutting edge technology and digital solutions to create a new Virtual world.
Our aim has been to keep people connected through COVID and continue our work.
With support from Belfast City Council we have been addressing the digital divide.
Our photo gallery
We are starting to bring together photos charting the journey of the CWA and the experiences and events that have taken place.
We will be adding new photos as COVID subsides so that you can continue to see what’s happening.