The Better Together – Níos Fearr Le Chéile (PIP) project has been successful in securing funding for a further two years. The new iteration of the project will run from April 2024 – March 2026.

Better Together – Níos Fearr Le Chéile Peace Impact Programme is funded and supported by the International Fund for Ireland, which is an independent, international organisation that was set up by the British and Irish Governments in 1986.  The International Fund for Ireland’s objectives are to promote economic and social advance and encourage contact, dialogue, and reconciliation between Unionists and Nationalists throughout the island of Ireland. The Better Together – Níos Fearr Le Chéile Peace Impact Programme recognises that although much has been achieved in securing a lasting peace due to the Peace Process on the island of Ireland, locally more engagement is required.

Programme

Better Together – Níos Fearr Le Chéile Peace Impact Programme aims to promote economic and social advance; and encourages cross-border cross-community relationships. We will do this by encouraging groups and communities that have not previously, or only partially, participated in peacebuilding activities to do so.

Objectives

The Better Together – Níos Fearr Le Chéile objectives are as follows:

• Engage those that have not previously or only partially participated in peacebuilding activities to date;
• Develop new and build on existing cross-border relationships by increasing contact, dialogue, sharing, and integration within and between both the Catholic and Protestant communities in Leitrim and Fermanagh;
• Promote greater understanding and acceptance of diversity between these communities thereby reducing sectarianism;
• Promote economic prosperity by increasing the skills base and support social interactions within cross-community and cross border communities.

2024-2026 Project

Our current project builds on the works already undertaken in this field and is looking to create lasting legacy and impact in Leitrim and Fermanagh. The main elements of the project are:

• Cross-border, cross-community Schools Programme. Our schools programme will focus on engaging young people to develop skills to resolve conflict through dialogue and story exchange as well as allowing them to talk openly about the project themes such as gender, mental health, digital wellness, peace and reconciliation;
• A new Community Services Hub in Ballinamore. Providing information, signposting, and circular economy supports including a swap shop and repair café;
• Cross-border Capacity Development Training for local groups;
• Exploring the past and looking to the future – with a focus on the future.

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