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Peace and Reconciliation

Location: Northern Ireland
Service: Work with young people in organizations supporting Peace and Reconciliation, or possibly assist in physical construction and upkeep efforts at a large Peace and Reconciliation organization
Housing: Hotels, Nice Hostels, and a Retreat Center
Travel Highlights: Program includes visits to numerous historically and contemporarily important sites in Belfast, the city variously referred to as Derry or Londonderry, the beautiful North Coast, the Giant’s Causeway, and Carrick-a-Rede

Program Description:
In Belfast you’ll begin your experience learning from Amizade community partner organizations, and you may have opportunities to work with local youth. Days in Belfast will be full, as you’ll also have the opportunity to walk along Falls Road, view historic and contemporary political murals, and meet with ex-combatants and ex-prisoners.

From Belfast you’ll depart for Derry/Londonderry where you’ll learn about the historic event known as Bloody Sunday and hear from community members there. The beautiful North Coast town of Ballycastle will be the next stop in your program, where you will visit with and learn from the Peace and Reconciliation organization Corrymeela. Operating from Corrymeela’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre, you’ll have opportunities to visit the Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede. Through service with local youth and youth organizations, you’ll gain insight into how identity is central to past conflict and current efforts at Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

Program Fee
September 17-30, 2010:  $2,917, single supplement $250

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Program Fee Includes:
Contribution to local service effort
Accommodations
Three meals per day
Local Transportation during program
Multiple educational, cultural and service activities
Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Continuous support from local site director

Additional Program Related Expenses:
Airfare to Belfast, as well as other travel related expenses
Applicable passport or visa fees
Supplemental meals or snacks
Personal spending money