What we do?

• Civic-Link is a year-long project, averaging approximately 30-40 teaching hours and 2 residential North/South exchanges.
• It involves young people North & South, sharing and tackling issues, which affect their respective communities.
• Each school identifies and researches a community problem, develops a practical solution and explores how they can take action at public policy level.
• They share information, research and analysis with a "partner" group from the other jurisdiction and collaborate during residential exchanges in each other's communities to explore joint problem solving strategies.
• They deliver a combined presentation about what they have learnt in relation to responsible citizenship, civic engagement and understanding each other's identity and traditions.

Examples of our work

• Young people have tackled difficult issues such as binge drinking, sectarianism, bullying and racism.
• During their exchanges they use active learning methods and drama techniques to create a safe environment where young people can explore their perceptions of each other.

Contact Details

Education Department
Co-operation Ireland
Glendinning House
6 Murray Street
Belfast
BT1 6DN

Tel: 028 90 891006
Fax: 028 90 891000
Email: education@cooperationireland.org

Web: www.cooperationireland.org and www.civic-link.org

Education Department
Co-operation Ireland
20 Herbert Place
Dublin 2

Tel: +353 1 661 0588