Two Enniskillen women received certificates in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at the launch of a three-year initiative aimed at building good relations across social housing schemes.

Clanmil Housing tenants, Mary Armstrong and Bridget Blois completed their OCN Level 2 in Conflict Resolution and Mediation.

The Housing Associations Integration Project (HAIP), a unique three-year initiative aimed at building good relations across social housing schemes in 40 areas in Northern Ireland and eligible border counties of Republic of Ireland, has published its interim independent evaluation which shows the HAIP partnership is delivering on its targets.

The report highlights that 1,200 tenants across 40 housing schemes in locations including Enniskillen, have participated in community building events helping to bring communities together.

A further 253 tenants have completed capacity building workshops enabling tenants to acquire new skills, knowledge and confidence.

Launched in July 2018, the €1.1m project, which is funded by the EU’s Peace IV Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), brings together social housing residents from a range of religious and cultural backgrounds to share experiences, learn about differences and embrace diversity in the communities in which they live.

Delivered by four of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations (Radius, Clanmil, Choice and Apex), TIDES Training and the Irish Council for Social Housing, it is the first initiative of its kind to cover Northern Ireland and the Border counties including Fermanagh.