Following a rise in crime and drug-related activity in north east Dublin, local community groups have come together to launch a new initiative called Get The Message Out – There Is Another Way.
The aim of the initiative is to inform young people and their families that there are alternatives to drugs and crime and that supports are available to them to avoid or exit this lifestyle.
The initiative was born out of the Northside Community Forum,
The Dr. Lorcán Ó hÓbáin Educational Excellence Award was presented to Chloe Kennedy, a Coolock native and graduate of Northside Partnership’s Challenger programme, by the late Dr. Ó hÓbáin’s wife, Anne Morris, at the Challenger Graduation on 21st June. Chloe is a 1st year student in Maynooth College studying Irish & Law and was a Challenger student from 2014-2020.
“Challenger was an integral part of my secondary level education and without it I don’t believe I would be where I am now.
Minister Joe O’Brien today (21st October 2020) launched The Challenger Resource Manual, a framework which details the approach that is needed to promote success in education for young people in Darndale and the surrounding area.
Just 6% of people in some of the areas where the Challenger Programme is delivered progress to third level education, a stark contrast to the 61% progression in nearby Drumcondra (2016 Census).
This is the environment in which Northside Partnership created The Challenger Programme.
The health & well being of our participants, our colleagues and our community are Northside Partnership’s top priority. Due to the coronavirus and COVID-19, our offices are closed to the public until March the 29th.
We are still here to support the individuals and communities of north east Dublin. Phonelines remain open for enquiries and remote supports for participants that are engaging with our services.
You can contact us by phone:
01 848 5630 Coolock
01 832 0995 Kilbarrack 01 877 1509 Preparing for Life,
