Ulster Project 2025 is Underway!
After an unexpected flight delay, UPGM is excited to welcome our 2025 Belfast Teens and Counselors!
While slightly delayed a day after a 'bonus' evening in Boston, the enthusiasm and camaraderie amped up quickly as the NI Teens arrived in Wauwatosa on Saturday, June 28th!
A brief home visit and get-to-know-you with families ensued, but it was then off to the Weekend Retreat to get the Project officially underway!
From June 28 to departure on July 25, these teens and counselors from our Northern Irish partner city will experience family life, community service, leadership development and Milwaukee hospitality as but a few benefits of their participation in this decades long International Peace Project.
Our own teens experiences go even deeper as ambassadors and hosts as well as meeting life long friends from both right here as well as from N.I..
What can they expect this year?
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Bonding in the opening weekend retreat
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Hours of 'Discovery'
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Activities such as rock climbing, sailing and baseball games
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Ecumenical/Worship Services
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Day outings
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Community Service
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And of course Belfast Night, the Annual US vs. NI soccer/football match and tons of memories and deep bonds that last a lifetime!
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Families, friends and interested community supporters can follow along as these teens carry on a tradition rooted in the need to abate the violence in their lives due to the "Troubles" to one that has taken on deeper and profound meaning throughout the years...
How?
Follow UPGM on Facebook and Instagram, and stop by here to share it all during
Ulster Project 2025!
Wondering exactly what IS the Ulster Project? click on the video!
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The Need Remains...
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In today’s global political climate, the discussion of peace and justice has never been more important or timely. Since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland has certainly become a country safer from the terrorism experienced during the Troubles. But, some of the deep social problems and political consequences still remain. And at the same time, as our world gets more connected, we become more aware and affected by violence, racism, and injustice. Continued work and focus are absolutely necessary to increase understanding at the grass roots level.
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Since 1979, The Ulster Project of Greater Milwaukee has been a collaborative effort between Northern Ireland and the United States to bring teens ages 14 to 16 together to promote trust, respect, tolerance and understanding among future leaders from different faith traditions.
The Project, now in our 40th Decade, takes place from the end of June to the end of July. Twelve Catholic and Protestant teens and two counselors from Belfast are matched with twelve teens and 2 counselors here in the Milwaukee area for a month of activities.
If this sounds like something that you or your family would enjoy, we’d love to talk with you. There are many ways for you to get involved, whether it is as a host family, committee member, donor, or a community supporter.
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