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ISC
is a wholly independent and non-profit making organisation that
aims to:
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Advocate,
campaign and make representations on the concerns and aspirations
of the Sikh population, primarily of Republic of Ireland,
on matters of education, race equality, spiritual development,
community relations and other matters of relevance to the
status and development of the Sikhs in Ireland. |
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Promote
good relations and harmony between the Sikhs and other communities
in Ireland; and inform and guide Sikhs in Ireland to contribute
and participate actively in the life and development of Ireland. |
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Promote
responsible ethical and moral values in society. |
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Irish
Sikh Council was established in July 2004. As the number of Sikhs
is very small in Ireland, Irish Sikh Council faced a number of
issues around organization structure, establishing strong base
and arranging funds to set up basic infrastructure needed to run
the organization.
As
of today Irish Sikh Council has finally come to a position where
it has formally started taking initiatives for community projects
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| Objectives: |
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Work
with public bodies and public institutions to create understanding,
inclusion and provision for the concerns and aspirations of
Sikhs. |
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Disseminate
and deliver accurate and useful information about Sikhs and
Sikh lifestyle to public, voluntary and private bodies primarily
in Republic of Ireland and if within scope and resources permitting,
internationally. |
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Promote
understanding and practice of ethical lifestyle amongst Sikh
population in Ireland, based on teachings of Guru Granth Sahib
and accompanying recognised sources of Sikh national heritage
and Khalsa Rehat Maryada. |
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Initiate
and support projects and activities in partnership with other
groups and organisations (public, voluntary or private) which
share the same aims and objectives as ISC. |
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| Management
Group |
| The functions
and activities of ISC are decided, administered and governed by
a Management Group of designated Officers. The management group
consists of following officers: |
- Coordinator
- Administration
officer
- Treasurer
- Community
development officer
- Interfaith
relations officer
- Events
& Initiatives officer
- Press &
Information officer
- Assets
officer
- Recruitment
& membership officer
- Women's
officer
- Complaints
officer
- Technical
office
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