Nano Competition results revealed

Three lucky young people have won 16GB iPod Nanos in our draw following the consultation with young people on the Department of Education's Community Relations policy.  Nevin Bunting, Joe McClean and Una will all receive a Nano in their choice of colour - thanks to the Department of Education.

Public Achievement consulted widely with young people as a contribution to the Department's review of its Community Relations policy.  There was broad support for young people for ongoing community relations activity - with many calling for the integration of schools, and more activity between schools.  Young people also completed the Department's questionnaire which was available in the survey section of this website.

Local discussions were held with groups in Claudy, Portadown and different parts of Belfast to gain the views of young people.  Sean Pettis, who compiled the report said, "There were broadly 3 groups of young people.  Those for whom the conflict seemed like a problem of the past - and who were generally from better off backgrounds, with the means to travel to the places they wanted to visit.  Another group knew about the conflict between the main traditions here, and wanted to engage more around issues of difference, but had few structured opportunities.  The third group - and the one that Public Achievement engaes with most regularly - are young people for whom the conflict is still very much part of their everyday reality.  They live on 'interfaces' and the legacy of the conflict affects where they feel safe and where they don't, and their ability to travel to other communities and areas."