Celebrating Christmas and the Apprentice Challenge with PYDP Limavady The International Fund for Ireland @RDC_NI

The International Fund for Ireland @RDC_NI PYDP Limavady Karen McLaughlin

Delighted to kick off our annual The International Fund for Ireland program for community leaders - AMBIT. Thanks to Dublin Airport who managed to get 18 on their way to New York today. We’ll be sharing their journey using #AMBIT18 over next two weeks

Say hello to the AMBIT class of 2018. Today marks the start of the two-week transatlantic study visit. First stop #NewYork #AMBIT18

This week 16 great leaders will be heading to the United States to see innovative ideas that support young people at risk. #AMBIT18

Enlightening visit to @TrinityWallSt today and inspiring to see how people from diverse racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds are coming together within the community. #AMBIT18

.Win has been improving the lives of women and children in #NYC for 30+ years. We’re grateful for the time they gave to share their experiences with the #AMBIT18 group today.

Poignant day for #AMBIT18 with an emotional visit to 9/11 Memorial & Museum and meeting with Belfast-born artist MARCUS ROBINSON. His recent work looks at the rebuilding of the WTC.

Despite a projected 7-10 inches of snow, our friends at the Brownsville Community Justice Center are hosting #AMBIT18 today - thanks to the amazing folks at @courtinnovation

Thanks to team @HetrickMartin for sharing insights during an exciting day for #AMBIT18

Another fascinating day in NYC for #AMBIT18. Thanks to the office of Alvin Bragg for a discussion on their youth & community programs. And to our friends Irish Consulate NYC for sharing about their work in the region.

Thanks to Center for Whole-Child Education for hosting a fascinating discussion on trauma and the importance of supportive environments for young people. Lots to think about for the #AMBIT18 group

Pleased to be reconnecting with @courtinnovation today with the #AMBIT18 group. For more than two decades, the Center has been making the justice system smarter, more effective and more humane.

Thanks to Adrian Johnston MBE for hosting The International Fund for Ireland Chairman’s dinner to welcome #AMBIT18 to DC. Great discussion with Embassy of Ireland, USA, NI Bureau & USAID. Looking forward to seeing work of Maya Angelou Schools • See Forever Foundation and visiting Department of State today

Visiting community leaders from #NorthernIreland and #Ireland offer insightful commentary on the issues currently impacting their communities and constituencies. Thanks to #AMBIT18 for a thoughtful and engaging discussion. Washington Ireland Program The International Fund for Ireland

.DC Police Foundation thanks for having #AMBIT18 folks today. Great insight to bring back to our teams in #NorthernIreland.

Huge turnout at the Library of Congress to celebrate 20th Anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement #AMBIT18

Thanks to Michelle O’Neill for spending time with #AMBIT18 as we head to Library of Congress to celebrate 20th Anniversary of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement

Delighted to announce #WIP18 Class today & welcome #AMBIT18 at Crowell & Moring. Thanks to Carmel Martin, Norman Houston NI Bureau, Laurie Johnson Accenture Federal & Norman Haslett Police Service NI for joining our panel