£8.2m funding announced for peace projects [eecho.ie]
- Published: 03 March 2011
Projects to tackle division in Northern Ireland and across the border have been handed more than £8m in funding.
The cash boost from the International Fund For Ireland will support programmes involved in breaking down barriers in education, combating divisions between communities and supporting projects that are tackling economic and social problems.
The £8.2m (€9.8m) funding will benefit groups in a string of areas including Tyrone, Antrim, Donegal, Louth and Sligo.
Fund chairman Dr Denis Rooney said: "Today's funding announcement forms part of our current strategy to focus and support new and innovative work around integration in education, housing and family support, and continuing support for community organisations and youth programmes.
"This much-needed funding will play a critical role in reaching many communities where the benefits of peace-building and reconciliation have yet to be felt."
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