Programme 3(b1)
Outreach work with detached young people
Programme aim:
To engage unattached young people in youth leadership and peace building targeting issues of reconciling communities and contributing to a shared society by providing young people with the opportunity, space and support to explore their own identity and that of others, in order to build trust and tolerance of others and contribute to peace building in their communities, participating across the six areas coupled with practical projects/ initiatives which they would have to deliver as part of the process.
Target beneficiaries:
Appoint twelve outreach workers (two per local authority area; one youth leader, one youth worker). The focus will be on engaging with young people aged 16 – 25 who are not currently involved in community activity – 72 people
Outcomes:
Opportunities for young people to increase participation in community activities
Timescales:
April 2010 – March 2011
Contact Details:
This programme will be delivered by a consortium led by North Eastern Education & Library Board
For further information and detail on how to participate please contact:
Deirdre Bradley
North Eastern Education & Library Board
The Bungalow
Coleraine High School
Lodge Road
Coleraine
BT52 1LZ
Tel: 028 7035 2279
Email: deirdre.bradley@neelb.org.uk
