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17th Year of HEROS Programme Brings Together Young People from Across Ireland

Strategic Insights

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The 17-year-old programme, developed by Crosscare, Army Welfare Services, and Ballynafeigh Community Development Association in partnership with H.E.R.O.S Canada, has empowered over 17,000 young people since its inception in 2000. The HEROS programme brings together young people from Lisburn, Belfast, Holywood, Swords, and Finglas in Dublin, providing a unique opportunity for them to learn life skills in ice hockey while building relationships between young people from different backgrounds.

Key Takeaways:

  • The HEROS programme has been running for 17 years, empowering over 17,000 young people worldwide since its inception in 2000.
  • The programme brings together young people from Lisburn, Belfast, Holywood, Swords, and Finglas in Dublin to learn life skills in ice hockey.
  • The programme has a strong focus on promoting teamwork, understanding, and positive relationships between young people from different backgrounds.
  • Participants have the opportunity to receive international coaching from Canadian hockey players and compete in a big game on the final evening.
  • The programme is successful in Northern Ireland, mirroring the model established in Canada.
  • Councillor Alan Givan stated that sport plays an essential role in bringing young people together to take part in positive activities.
  • The programme has been praised for its innovative approach, with Natalie Trainor, on behalf of the youth partners, thanking the organisers and Canadian HEROS volunteers for delivering a unique programme.
  • The programme aims to develop life skills, aspirations, and friendships among its participants.

Statistics:

  • The HEROS programme has been running for 17 years.
  • Over 17,000 young people have been empowered worldwide since the programme's inception in 2000.
  • The programme has brought together young people from Lisburn, Belfast, Holywood, Swords, and Finglas in Dublin.

Sources:

  • Councillor Alan Givan, Vice Chairman of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee
  • Natalie Trainor, on behalf of the youth partners
  • Crosscare
  • Army Welfare Services
  • Ballynafeigh Community Development Association
  • H.E.R.O.S Canada

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