About the programme
The aftermath of the UK’s departure from the European Union continues to destabilise political and community relations across these islands.
Perceptions of the Protocol – agreed between the UK and EU to avoid a hard border on the island and to protect the 1998 Agreement – have become polarised along community lines. Many in the Protestant community fear that the Union is being undermined, with the Protocol seen to have altered Northern Ireland’s economic and constitutional relationship with Britain without consent.
The Cross-Border Circle of Learning Project aims to help build a strong civil society that encompasses all communities.
This project initiates and supports intercommunity links within Northern Ireland, within the border area of the Republic of Ireland and on a cross-border basis.
How it works
Cross Border Circle of Lerning engages established hubs to mentor lower capacity groups by helping to deliver bespoke training to them and facilitating networking.
The groups are supported to carry out a Social Action Project which increases their presence in their local area and improves and expands their skills and confidence.
The project creates new opportunities for engagement and dialogue outside of local geographic areas for grassroots groups and for the hubs involved also.
The Impact
- 16 goups engaged on both sides of the border
- Four study visits completed to increase knowledge
- Four hubs established to promote relationship building
Meet the Team
Patricia Hughes
our community programmes
Voice Matters
Pride of Place
Change Makers
PEACEworks
Cross-Border Circle of Learning
Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund