Forward Thinking is an adult dialogue project focused around the future of North- South and East-West relationships.
It includes exploring constitutional questions and challenges from a diverse range of perspectives, and considers NI in a global context.
The Forward Thinking project is supported by PEACE PLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
It is funded through Derry City and Strabane District Council’s PEACEPLUS Local Co-Designed Action Plan, under the theme of Celebrating Cultural Diversity
The project will include visits to facing constitutional challenges including Scotland, Catalonia and/ or Basque Region.
We will also consider the learning from re-unified areas of the EU e.g. Germany.
Study visits will explore how other areas manage pressures and find relevant learning.
Please note that potential applicants are required to submit a CV, cover letter & complete and return the attached monitoring form by 18th August 2025, 12 noon, to our Programme Manager, Sara Duddy
12 thematic workshops
2 Residential Study Visits
The workshops are free and open to all to attend, and will be advertised over the duration of the project. You can take part in any/ all of the workshops without committing to the study visits.
The residentials include a visit to Scotland in Autumn 2025, and a visit to Catalonia and/ or the Basque Region in Spring 2026.
For more information and details on how to apply, see here.