Members of the public are being invited to the official launch of an exciting new project aimed at building positive relationships in communities experiencing rapid demographic change.
The Intercultural Cross-border Inclusion Programme, supported by PEACEPLUS, has been developed by an alliance of five grassroots organisations.
A three-year initiative, the ICI Programme was designed with a geographical focus on rural and urban areas across Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland counties of Donegal, Leitrim and Monaghan.
At a time when towns and villages across Ireland are experiencing population growth and cultural shifts, the project’s overall aim is to foster a more inclusive society while empowering minority ethnic communities and encouraging active participation.
Speaking on behalf of the five-partner alliance, Chief Executive of Lead Partner organisation the North West Migrants Forum, Lilian Seenoi Barr, said, she always said that if people look beyond the negative voices and tabloid headlines they will see that migrants strengthen local economies. The Intercultural Cross-Border Inclusion Programme is a prime example of that, of how those coming to this country are opening doors of opportunity for others. The launch will take place in Monaghan Peace Campus on January 21st.
