Tel: 07586 340 592
Tel: 07586 340 592
At DRI, we develop and deliver community-led projects that support ethnically diverse and migrant communities across Sussex and the surrounding areas.
We work to improve access to culturally appropriate mental health and wellbeing support, recognising that language barriers, stigma and discrimination can make it difficult for people to seek help.
Our projects create welcoming spaces where people can share their experiences, build confidence and support their emotional wellbeing.
We bring people together through community activities that encourage friendships, cultural exchange and a sense of belonging.
From group walks to community gatherings, our activities help reduce isolation and create opportunities for people from different backgrounds to connect.
We believe that people with lived experience of inequality should have a meaningful role in shaping the services and decisions that affect them.
Through community engagement, discussions and collaborative projects, we create opportunities for underrepresented voices to be heard and valued.
Our community work takes many forms. The following examples show how we put our values into practice.
An initiative bringing community-based mental health support to Sussex, using trained community members to provide culturally responsive, one-to-one support in trusted local spaces.
A programme bringing ethnically diverse women together through guided nature walks, supporting mental wellbeing, social connection and a sense of belonging. Commissioned by High Weald Nature and Community Fund and Mind Brighton and Hove.
Community-based peer support and activities that help unpaid carers connect with others, share experiences and access information and support. Commissioned by Care for the Carers.
Free weekly Tai Chi sessions for women from ethnically diverse backgrounds aged 60+. Aimed to improve balance, wellbeing and confidence while meeting new friends. Commissioned by Sport England the Movement Fund.
Originally released in 2022, the Shades of Sussex is a film by Diversity Resource International that documents the stories of ethnically diverse individuals who have moved to the UK and are currently based in Sussex.
The film is available for commission.
This Interpreting qualification is designed for individuals interested in becoming Community Interpreters. This is a 14-week online course which begins in either March or September of each year.
We listen to people’s experiences, identify unmet needs and work with community members, local organisations and public services to develop practical responses.
Many of our projects are made possible through grants, charitable funding and partnerships. This allows us to test new approaches, deliver targeted support and build relationships that continue beyond individual projects.
Where possible, we use the experiences and learning from our projects to inform future work, strengthen local partnerships and contribute to longer-term change.
Visit our Get Involved page to discover current activities, events and opportunities.
Explore how DRI works with communities and researchers to better understand inequalities and influence change.