'Getting to meet new people is probably one of the most precious things I think we have as humans.' A summer scheme run by nwmforum aims to break down barriers and promote inclusion
BBC News NI north-west reporterThe North West Migrants Forum's summer scheme sees kids diving about in Creggan Country Park for the next six weeks.The scheme was made possible following a grant of £150,000 from the Co-Op Foundation's Future Communities Fund."Getting to meet new people is probably one of the most precious things I think we have as humans," he said.
"I think given those skills at an early age it lets them broaden their minds. I think it's just invaluable."The summer scheme runs under the Co-Op Foundation's Future Communities Youth Leadership Development Programme.One of those taking part is Daniel Odumukwu. "It was fun and awesome and I enjoyed it. I played and I made a lot of friends," he said.The organising committee is made up of young people who work out the programme of events.
So far they've been involved in an arts workshop, making t-shirts, going to the cinema, canoeing, and jumping off a ledge in Creggan Country Park."On Tuesday, I drew a picture and I painted t-shirts. And on Wednesday we went bowling and watched a movie called Elemental. And on Thursday we went swimming and had loads of fun."The idea behind the scheme is to encourage young people to become more active and meet new friends.
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