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Library at St. Mary’s Primary School, Pomeroy, County Tyrone

UNITING AGAINST HATE Strengthening our commitment to peace building and democracy throughout Northern Ireland BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE ETHOS Supporting the growing momentum behind at Central Primary School, FOCUS ON NORTHERN IRELAND

Bringing history to life Illustrating the journey thousands of emigrants made from the old world of to the New World on the Ameri- can frontier, the Ulster American Folk Park gives visitors a glimpse of 18th and 19th century life.

This reproduction of rural Ulster, filled with authentic shops and buildings, also features a full-scale emigrant ship. Visitors experience the cramped quarters where hundreds of people lived during their twelve-week Atlantic crossing. Future Bookworms at

This open air museum in Omagh, St. Mary’s Primary School county Tyrone strives to keep tradition- The Partnership’s hallmark direct grants to schools program has al crafts alive, with daily forge work, been renamed the O’Neill School Grant Program in honor of a great wool spinning, turf cutting, willow man, known for his love of Ireland, passion for youth education, and weaving, woodcraft, and quilting. commitment to the Partnership’s long-term success. We are delighted to lend Partnership support annually through a donor ne of the recipients of They also badly needed to extend advised endowment fund. this ongoing school grant the range of books at each level to Oprogram, St. Mary’s include fiction and non-fiction titles. Primary School is a Catholic maintained primary school in Thanks to your generosity, the the village of Pomeroy, Co. Partnership provided a grant which Tyrone. With a teaching staff of a boosted the parents’ fundraising principal and 7 full-time teachers, activities including voluntary they provide a happy and secure help from members of the local learning environment for the 180 community. pupils with ages ranging from four to eleven. “We are indebted to the Irish American Partnership for St. Mary’s recognizes and values providing us with this grant reading as a key life skill and is as our funds in the school are dedicated to enabling pupils to stretched to the limit.” become lifelong readers with the fundamental goal of reading - Ann Marie Devlin, P4 Teacher for enjoyment. With this in mind, Principal Damian Eanetta reached The pupils of St. Mary’s are out for assistance to increase the delighted with the colorful and variety of books available to the engaging library space created children. Many of their books had where children can relax and enjoy become dilapidated and worn. some time reading quietly.

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UNITING AGAINST HATE celebrating diversity, tolerance and acceptance

Since 2014, the -based Centre for Democracy and strategy, innovation, public affairs and communications, Peace Building (CDPB) has worked towards its vision of broadening the knowledge and skills of the participants. removing fear from divided communities, and to create a society with a shared sense of responsibility, opportunity, Diversity Storytelling community and above all a shared sense of humanity. Throughout the month of March 2021, Unite Against Hate and Still I Rise - Diversity Storytelling hosted story sessions And for over thirty-five years, the Partnership has and shared resources focusing on the positives of kind, dedicated itself to building a more inclusive and healthy and happy friendships. Aimed at children aged equitable society across Ireland, North and South. 5-11, parents, teachers and young people were encour- Both organizations believe in the power of education aged to promote racial diversity and the importance of to inspire hearts and minds. As part of this commitment, social inclusion to children from an early age. the Partnership is pleased to partner with the CDPB to fund programs to engage young people, including Unite “The Irish American Partnership shares our desire to foster Against Hate, the Leadership Academy for Ethnic Minority and promote reconciliation and join in our commitment to Leaders, and Diversity Storytelling. investing in our young people. Without your support we Unite Against Hate would not have been in a position to deliver so much To mark UN World Children’s Day and Anti-Bullying Week in these difficult times.” the Unite Against Hate campaign was launched with a new website and shareable Friendship Friday resources. Eva Grosman, CEO

Conversations about bullying behavior including racism and sectarianism are very important, and teachers, parents, or carers are in the perfect position to support and guide young people. Friendship Friday encourages everyone to see they have a role to play in creating a world that is friendlier and kinder.

Leadership Academy for Ethnic Minority Leaders Together with our friends at the Washington Ireland Pro- gram we provided a 4-week program to 32 ethnic minority leaders in Northern Ireland. Program facilitators supported these young people through sessions on leadership,

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Attendees of our 2021 Nollaig na mBan Women’s Leadership Celebration will have enjoyed the City of Derry International Choir Festival singers as they inspired us Pupils at Carrickfergus Central Primary School with a beautiful rendition of ‘Amazing Grace.’ The choir was comprised of BUILDING UPON AN INCLUSIVE ETHOS students from nine post-primary schools For more than three decades, the Irish American Partnership has from Derry, Strabane, Omagh, and understood the importance of educating children of different Donegal. traditions together, not apart.

The Partnership is a proud supporter of here is a growing momentum Carrickfergus Central is just one of the festival’s important work, connecting behind integrated education in four schools that have recently been communities and music enthusiasts through Northern Ireland and the Irish approved by the Education Minister song. T American Partnership is delighted to to transform to integrated status from “In a time of social distancing and lend a helping hand. September 2021. The move follows isolation for so many, we have never an overwhelming 86% of parents felt such a strong desire from our many Integrated schools in Northern voting in favour of integration. Ireland bring together children contributors and participants to feel from Catholic, Protestant, and other “We are delighted to have the support connected through music.” backgrounds, striving to achieve of the Irish American Partnership as a religious balance of pupils, and - Dónal Doherty, Festival Director respecting the cultural diversity they we embark on our integrated journey. represent. This ethos is a powerful We can now continue to build on our means for reconciliation in this post- inclusive ethos and our commitment conflict society. to welcoming pupils from all backgrounds with new educational Each year, your generosity resources.” enables the Partnership to award an integrated school in Northern - Nuala Hall, Principal Ireland a grant of $10,000 through Carrickfergus Central Primary School our partners at the Integrated Education Fund, an organization at the fore of this innovative “Children are at the heart of the Following a hugely successful online festival movement that celebrates respect, school and Carrickfergus Central in 2020, which racked up over 250,000 understanding, and friendship. has been at the heart of the local views from 50 countries worldwide, the City community for the past 68 years. We of Derry International Choir Festival has Your continued support means that look forward to providing a quality, announced the dates for their 9th annual this year Carrickfergus Central inclusive education for the children of festival from 20–24 October, 2021. Primary School will be supported on its exciting journey to integrated this area for the next 68 years and status. beyond.” WWW.IRISHAP.ORG/DONATE

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174 Trust Malone Integrated School, Belfast Acorn Fund Mercy Primary School, Belfast Armagh Robinson Library Millburn Primary School, Coleraine Avoniel Primary School, Belfast Newbridge Integrated College, Ballycastle Integrated Primary School Bandbridge Integrated Primary School Northern Ireland Human Rights Fund Blackwater Integrated College, Downwater Park Hill Integrated Primary School, Belfast Botanic Primary School, Belfast Portadown Integrated Primary School Cavehill Primary School, Belfast Pushkin Trust Children in Crossfire Queens University Access Program Cinemagic RDS Primary Science Fair Belfast Cliftonville Integrated Primary School, Rosemount Primary School, Londonderry Belfast Round Tower Integrated Primary School, Colaiste Feirste, Belfast Belfast Community Foundation for Northern Ireland Scoil an Droichid, Belfast Crumlin Integrated Primary School, Belfast Scotch Irish Trust Cumber Claudy Primary School, Claudy College, Dominican College, Fortwilliam, Belfast St. Columbkille’s Primary School, Drumlins Integrated Primary School, Carrickmore Ballynahinch St. Joseph’s Boys’ School, Westway Edenbrooke Primary School, Belfast St. Kieran’s Primary School, Belfast , Belfast St. Louise’s, Belfast Flax Trust St. Mary’s Christian Brothers School, Belfast Fort Hill Integrated Primary School, St. Mary’s Primary School, Pomeroy Gaelscoil na gCrann, Ballinmullan St. Mary’s Primary School, Mullaghbawn Integrated Primary School, St. Matthew’s Primary School, Belfast Belfast St. Nailes’ Primary School, Kinawley, Glenwood Primary School, Belfast Enniskillen Primary School, St. Oliver Plunkett Primary School, Belfast Greater Shankill Alternatives St. Patrick’s Primary School, Belfast Groarty Integrated Primary School, St. Patrick’s Primary School, Dunamanagh Londonderry St. Patrick’s, Carrickmore Holy Cross Boys’ Primary School, Belfast Thomas J. Moran Queens Scholarship Holy Cross Girls’ Primary School, Belfast Tullycarnet Primary School, Belfast Holy Rosary Primary School, Belfast Ulster American Folk Park Integrated Education Fund Ulster Historical Foundation Knockavoe School, Strabane University of Ulster Access Program Youth Link Northern Ireland

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