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Sophie McLaughlin

University study shows positive impact of cross-community programme on Belfast youth

A university study has revealed the positive impact of a cross community group that engages youth work across North and West Belfast.

R-CITY is a wide-reaching initiative that is committed to young people living in areas facing issues of conflict, mental health, gang culture, educational disadvantage and lack of aspirations that started as an idea to develop leadership skills and opportunities.

An evaluation report carried out by Trinity College Dublin highlighted the "unbelievable impact" that the organisation has not only on the participants but their wider communities and families.

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