The Project works with women aged 18 to 25.  it's funded under the EU Programme II for Peace & Reconciliation under measure 2.4a, 5.4, 2.1 and 2.8.  the Project aims to target young men and women who are disadvantaged or hindered in any way and for whatever reason. The 1825 Project also offers education & Training Courses and a wide range of Social Activities.

The Project has three distinct Programmes.

1. Young men's Training and Education Programme which is based in Craigavon and offers diverse Training and Education opportunities.

The list includes:

ECDL & other IT Courses
Football Coaching
Music Lessons
Water Sports Activities & Coaching

A full-time Training Co-Ordinator can and will set up other courses and activities if in an established Group requests it.

2. Cross Border Programme.

The Project is delivered in partnership with 1825 Project Craigavon and Youth Initiative Partnership Dundalk, known as Craigavon/Louth 1825 Youth Initiative Cross Border Partnership.

The Project will target in particular self-development and capacity building and will address low self-esteem amongst the Group.  The Project is on a cross-community basis to experience cultural diversity.  The Programme is designed for 18 to 25 Young people who are more likely to be unemployed, sporadically employed or in short-term employment.  the Key development areas of the Project will include:

Increasing reliability and flexibility among young people

 Health & Fitness (including positive mental health)

Literacy/numeracy

Positive attitude and willingness to work/or involve themselves positively in their own community

Develop personality, ability

Experience cultural diversity & cross community contact

Lifelong Learning

Provide counselling and referral to services where appropriate