Forward Project

In September the FORWARD Project ran a second Study Trip to the Balkans. This group of community and peace workers had an immersive experience in understanding this other modern European conflict with deep historical roots, and looking at the lessons we might learn from it.
The group spent time in both the border region of Croatia and at the CIM Peace Farm in Bosnia. They engaged with survivors of war and ethnic cleansing, with former combatants, and with victims, who are now working for peace and healing.
Over the next few months the group will convene again to reflect on their experiences and explore how this will inform their work and practice in their own communities.
Many thanks to Peaceplus+ and the Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB which funds the FORWARD project.

As part of our recent Study Trip to the Balkans, some of our participants had the opportunity to meet both the British and Irish Ambassadors to Zagreb to hear their views.

🌟 UNBLOCKING POTENTIAL PROGRAMME – STARTING THIS NOVEMBER! 🌟

The FORWARD Project are excited to announce a brilliant Unblocking Potential Programme starting this November.

📅 Every Tuesday & Thursday evening
📍 Portstewart
If you’re interested in taking part, please get in touch to find out more.

This is a great opportunity to build confidence, develop new skills and unlock your potential.

Spaces are limited to 10 participants and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Get in touch today to register your interest 📩

FORWARD Project Team 💛🩵

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Mediation Training

The FORWARD Project is exploring the possibility of offering Mediation Training in 2027 with our training partner Tides Training in the Omagh area and we are looking to gauge the level of interest.

At this stage we are just looking to see if there is enough interest - if you or someone you know would be interested in taking part, please contact us by email, phone or private message.

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FORWARD Project Team 💛🩵

Great event

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Everyone welcome 💚

If you have a talent in sewing, baking, painting, cooking, any skill or trade and would be interested in having a go at showing it off, making a sale this talk might encourage you to start or build on....

So a Country Market in Ireland is a local, co-operative community market where members sell home-grown fruit, vegetables, fresh farm produce, home baking, jams, and traditional handmade crafts. These markets were established to support rural communities and supplement household incomes. platform.Community Focus: Designed to keep local money in the area and build community spirit.

FORWARD Project hosted a very successful event at the Ráth Mór Centre as part of our Culture and Conflict In Your Face programme, exploring the important themes of Understanding Internment and Commemoration.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our wonderful speakers for sharing their personal experiences, stories and insights.

Your voices and experiences are invaluable in helping us understand our shared history and its impact on communities today.

FORWARD Project Team 💛🩵

Our training partner, Tides Training has just completed their final session with the second cohort of participants in our Conflict and Mediation Skills Training.

A huge congratulations to all the participants for their commitment, enthusiasm and willingness to develop their conflict resolution and mediation skills throughout the programme. Your dedication has made this cohort a great success!! 🌟

FORWARD Project Team 🩵💛