MOST is the Macedonian word for bridge.
The Most Project – International Dialogue for Civic Leadership is a European and international learning and networking project aimed at addressing issues of segregation, sectarianism and racism through the creation and development of international linkages, the exploration of good practice in service delivery by key institutions and the up-skilling of local mediation practitioners to work in an international and cross-cultural basis, for the enhancement of their knowledge and the translation of new skills to their practice work in Northern Ireland and on a cross-border basis.
Designed as a 46-month programme of work, the project involves distinct, yet interlinking strands, implemented during the lifespan of the project from June 2009 – March 2013.
The overall aim of the project is to develop and support key institutional capacity in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland to contribute to a shared society through the facilitated exchange of learning and experiences of mediated practice, good relations, community cohesion and peacebuilding with other multi-ethnic and post-conflict societies in Europe and beyond. The project aims to create a long-term, sustainable impact by enhancing the capacity of both civic leaders and peacebuilding practitioners to address key issues of segregation, sectarianism and racism through learning and exchange with relevant counterparts, both locally and internationally.
The project involves 3 distinct, yet interlinking strands, implemented during the lifespan of the project from June 2009 – March 2013. Each Strand has its own set of objectives, while a number of overarching objectives have also been identified as spanning the project as a whole.
- To consolidate and build upon the learning and networks developed as a result of the PEACE II Programme funded Civic leadership Project and support further European and international networking, focused on the promotion of innovative practice and transnational learning.
- To create the space and opportunity for key institutions in Northern Ireland and the Border Region to reflect on progress towards the enhancement of the concept of a shared society and to support the development of the necessary skills and competences to engage in dialogue with communities on shared issues, using mediative practice as a tool.
- To create a sustainable learning curriculum and resource for practitioners working on reconciliation and peacebuilding both locally and internationally and to support mutual sharing and learning with other post-conflict and multi-ethnic societies.
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