Irish Teens Need You!

Irish Teens Need You! (an urgent call for host families)

For nearly three decades, violence between elements of
Northern Ireland's nationalist community (Roman Catholic) and its unionist
community (Protestant) has led to walls of intolerance and mistrust in
Northern Ireland.

Each year, the Massillon-Canton Ulster Project flies
twelve  teenagers from the Belfast, Northern Ireland to Stark County.
Ulster Projects teens (14-16 years of age) live with host families who are
of the same gender and same side of the Catholic/Protestant "faith
line." During the month of July, theentire group of Northern Irish
and American teens meet almost daily for activities, including encounter
sessions, social activities, community service projects, and worship.

Our ultimate goal is to help Irish teens build friendships that will cross

the sectarian divide and foster peace-making skills. 

If you are interested in becoming a host family, visit

our web 





site: www.mcUlster.com,

or call Don at 330.413.8743.

A little about the Ulster Project:

 Northern Ireland is a beautiful land torn by sectarian

strife and hatred. For centuries, Protestant and Catholic citizens of this

country have waged a blood feud against each other. The history of the

Northern Ireland "troubles" fills entire libraries.

Most of Northern Ireland's people are tired of living in

fear of their neighbors and desire to live in peace. To that end, the

people of Northern Ireland have appealed to their friends and relatives in

the United States to help their children reach across this great divide

and learn to accept each other for who they are. And we are answering

their call...

Each summer, Massillon Ulster Project brings twelve youngsters

from the Greater Belfast area for a month-long stay in the Massillon/Canton

community. Our American teen-hosts share their homes and hearts with

their new-found friends from across the sea. Together, they work, play,

and learn how to make a more peaceful world. 

Our Project Committee, made up of local volunteers, has prepared a full

schedule of social, spiritual, and service activities designed to build a community

of young people dedicated to changing the world.