Shared Agenda for Peace is a regional youth work programme operating in disadvantaged and polarised communities. Its core mission is to encourage and facilitate young people from diverse backgrounds to co-operate and collaborate in non-formal shared education programming, strengthening cross-community and cross-border good relations.

The project’s objective is to engage and support young people between the ages of 11 and 25 through a shared learning partnership and develop the capacity within youth organisations and youth workers through joint training schemes.

The ultimate goal of this project is for young people to collaborate with their new network of connections, developing various employability skills with the end objective of enhancing their community. Whilst gaining these skills their understanding of the issues impacting their communities will deepen – leading to increased levels of social justice and cohesion.

Project partners will have the opportunity to engage with young people, youth workers and youth organisations through a series of activities, education and collaborative reflection across three key areas; developing the practice; developing the people; and developing the organisation.

Working across communities, close connections and relationships will help young people flourish and reach their full potential – enabling them with the best opportunities for future success.

Shared Agenda for Peace is delivered by a consortium of experienced youth work and peace-building organisations, demonstrating a strong collaborative approach across the island of Ireland.

For more information about the Shared Agenda for Peace project, please email daniel.byrne@ymca-ireland.net