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Sheffield International Linking Committee
Here you can find out more about Sheffield International Linking Committee (SILC) - the Sheffield umbrella body for overseas links. You can look at some current activities, download recent reports, and look up SILC members and associates and others in Sheffield operating in the international arena.
About SILC
SILC was formed in 2001 by the amalgamation of Sheffield International Affairs Association and the former Sheffield International Linking Committee to become the single umbrella organisation for linking abroad in Sheffield. It is not the only Sheffield organisation involved in international affairs, but does include or have contacts with a wide range of active local groups and has strong links with Sheffield City Council.
The aims of SILC are:
- To promote Sheffield's international links through friendship, cultural and educational contacts and exchanges.
- To increase cultural and racial harmony and understanding.
- To help those with existing contacts to strengthen and develop their relationships.
- To encourage and support the development of new links abroad and at home.
- Help to raise the profile of the City of Sheffield overseas.
- To publicise the international involvement of organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
To help achieve these aims, SILC:
- Aims to keep people informed of current activities and encourages sharing of information.
- Encourages groups and individuals to take part in international issues.
- Puts on events to inform and support people working internationally.
- Responds to external and other enquiries on linking abroad.
SILC Officers 2006-07
Chair: Sally Brown
Vice – Chairs:
- Ken Moss
- Cllr Mike Pye
- Marie-Barbara Noack
Hon Treasurer: Elizabeth Coates
Hon Secretary: Mike Smith
Deputy Hon Secretary: Susan Hudson
Contact:
Mike Smith
Secretary
52 Brooklands Avenue
Sheffield S10 4GD
Tel: 0114 230 5503
E-mail: mikeanddot@hotmail.com
Sheffield's International Links
Longstanding formal links exist with China (Anshan), Germany (Bochum), Nicaragua (Esteli), Ukraine (Donetsk) and Zambia (Kitwe). There are friendship links with Japan (Kawasaki) and the USA (Pittsburgh).
Downloads
Annual report of the Sheffield International Linking Committee. (29.5 KB)
Annual Report of the Sheffield International Linking Committee (33.5 KB)
Annual Report of the Sheffield International Linking Committee (35.5 KB)
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