“No hopeful kid ever joins a gang”

Inspiring morning spent at Turnaround Project employers event with Homeboy Industries, hearing powerful lived experiences of individuals through the justice system.
Hope & opportunity, 2 words consistently heard that we all have the ability to provide!

Fantastic to hear Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly BL highlight the importance of placed-based services and collaborative approaches in Communities, during this afternoons Assembly Question Time.
We are very proud of our collaborative partnership with THRiVE Newtownabbey

“MBC is a little prefrontal cortex haven” 🧠

Day 2 of our 4 day training with the fantastic BronaghStarrs and our team continue to delve deeper into better understanding trauma, and the appropriate interventions in supporting children and young people.

Delighted to host Belfast Consul General this morning to share the work and vision of MBC, and the importance of placed-based services in empowering and changing the lives of young people. Great to connect again after AMBIT.
#NotJustABoxingClub

Click the link and listen to Michelle Harris on Good Morning Ulster from 1hr12mins.
Our government must prioritise and invest in our children’s #MentalHealth by providing long-term, adequate funding for primary school counselling.
Early intervention is vital.

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Inspired by the collaborative work between Monkstownboxingclub and Abbey Community college #Belfast and the work they do across the wider community “we build champions inside and outside the ring” Thankyou for hosting Taking Boys Seriously Dr Alex Blower Susan Morgan

Thrilled to welcome school Principals from across England & showcase our ⁦Education NI⁩ funded #InYourCorner programme in partnership with Abbey Comm College as part of study visit of ⁦Ulster University⁩ #TakingBoysSerious research. 🥊📚
#Education #Community #FairStart

Leaders create Leaders.
Yesterday we were delighted to visit Westminster Houses of Parliament, surrounded by so many inspiring leaders of NI.
Huge thank you to Arlene Foster DBE PC #ProudofNI.
& Paul Girvan MP for meeting with the young people and giving their insights and advice.

#YouthVoice

It was great to attend Monkstown Boxing Club and see the great work being done as part of the In Your Corner programme with Abbey Community College. We're lucky to have initiatives like this in Newtownabbey. Monkstownboxingclub Abbey Comm College #Newtownabbey
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Delighted to host Education Minister Paul Givan & showcase our incredible #InYourCorner Programme funded under Fairstart. The special marriage of youth work methodology & teaching is what makes our project transformative for young people. Thanks to Education NI for supporting.

What a great evening attending The Mayors Charity Ball before Easter, in support of incredible RVH Liver Support Group.
Delighted to see such a great amount of money raised for a local charity, providing vital support to individuals and families affected by liver disease.

13 years after Dawn Purvis produced the ‘Call to Action’ report, which laid the groundwork for the #InYouCorner project to tackle educational underachievement she met with our #NextGen leadership group to hear about its impact in PUL communities🙌🌟🥊.

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Honoured to have spent this morning at NI Bureau breakfast in Waldorf Astoria DC.
Always delighted to connect with Jayne Brady such an inspiring leader of our Country and champion of community organisations like ourselves.
#AMBIT24

Delighted to spend yesterday afternoon with Sasha Bruce Youthwork
Emotive reflections on the power of safe spaces, consistent trusting adults & having someone #InYourCorner
No better organisation to present our MBC Tee too as their values and family ethos resonates!
#AMBT24

Project Coordinator Amy, was honoured to meet with Special Secretary Carmel Martin yesterday. An uplifting session on the importance of initiatives to tackle generational poverty and shaping educational policy to become more inclusive and accessible.
#AMBIT24

🥊 Join us at Monkstown Boxing Club for #NationalLottery Open Week from March 11th-15th! 💫 Enjoy FREE gym membership and discover the incredible initiatives funded by The National Lottery. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something amazing! #NotJustABoxingClub
#ThanksToYou 🙌

What a privilege for Project Coordinator Amy, to spend International Women’s Day in the US, with so many incredible and inspiring women leaders in Communities across Ireland.
#IWD

Happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate women's achievements and our amazing team at #MBC . Let's show our support and appreciation for the women in our lives, and around the world, who inspire us every day. #InternationalWomensDay ♀️

Sending best wishes to Amy, our amazing project coordinator, as she travels to 🇺🇸Boston and Washington DC as part of the ⁦The International Fund for Ireland⁩ AMBIT program! 🌟 Wishing her an enriching experience and inspiring visits to community projects. #futureleader

Grateful to host Prime Minister Albin Kurti of Kosovo today. It was an honour sharing our stories of peace building & life-changing opportunities through cross-community projects. Thank you 🙌 for your support & championing peace & reconciliation 🌍 SEUPB

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