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Alliance, Ohio ~ Belfast, N.
Ireland

How to become a host family
The Ulster Project seeks 6 Catholic and 6 Protestant families with a 14-16 year old teen who is willing to actively participate in the project month. Each Northern Irish teen is paired with an American host teen of the same gender, age, religious affiliation, and similar interests. The host teens and families are an integral part of a successful Ulster Project. Host families and teens must complete an application and interview process

Join our Ulster Family because... kindness, understanding, trust and leadership, and respect still matters!

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The Alliance Area Ulster Project, was established in 1987. The Ulster Project is dedicated to promoting a peaceful parity of esteem between Roman Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland by building tolerance, trust, and ongoing positive relationships among potential leaders from these Christian traditions. Irish teens come to Alliance Ohio, to spend a month with American teens. The teens learn work together and share understanding between their religious and cultural differences.
To help the young, Christian based potential leaders from Northern Ireland and the United States to become peacemakers by providing a safe environment to learn in and by practicing the skills needed to unite people when differences divide them.

Mission

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Promoting a peaceful parity of esteem between Roman Catholics and Protestants

Thank our sponsors, with out you this would not be possible to reach so many families.
Donations may be mailed to: Alliance Area Ulster Project P.O. Box 3224 Alliance, Oh 44601

Ulster Teens and Counselors 2014

The Ulster Project Plan
Because the Catholic/Protestant line has been drawn so sharply that peaceful communication across it is almost non-existent, it is difficult for teenagers to make friends with those of the opposite faith for fear of reprisal from one or both sides. Clearly a need exists for the fostering of tolerance, understanding and friendship between these groups. In order to achieve this goal it is expected that Northern Irish Youth visiting the U.S. will: 1) interact normally as teenagers among themselves and with their American hosts; 2) observe a pluralistic society in home and community life in America that stresses cooperation rather than confrontation; and 3) share their observations with friends and family when they return to Northern Ireland.

Why Host?
We are thinking outside the borders! Come Share in quality activities that will help build lasting relationships, character and enhance leadership skills. Teens and families will enjoy a month filled with unforgettable experiences that will open, doors, eyes, and hearts of all involved. The Ulster project is not just another program but an opportunity. Teens learn to share their cultures through socialization, time of discovery, services projects, family picnics, and friendship building activities that do not come along everyday. Ulster is a welcomed chance to grow in a supportive environment. It is planned to help teens be better equipped to recognize and respect similarities as well as differences among each other.

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Counselors from Ireland as well as the Unites States assist in the supervision of the teens trough out their experience. They interact as role models, instructors, friends and heroes. Quality counselors are always available to help to successful carry out our mission. Pictured are Nick Mayes, Rachel Baxter, Niall Boyd, and Maggie Rettinger 2014.

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