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The Faculty of Education and #ValuED Project hosted a meeting with a group of experts from Northern Ireland and Kosovo, whose work contributes to peace building through education.

Together, we had the opportunity to exchange experiences and explore collaboration opportunities between the Faculty of Education’s programs and Queen’s University in Belfast.

Drawing from successful educational interventions in Northern Ireland and other post-conflict regions, the team—comprising Dr. Edona Maloku, Prof. Joanne Hughes, and Prof. Ruth Leitch—shared their goals and willingness to collaborate on the intervention initiative known as the Shared Education Model.

The origins of Shared Education stem from Northern Ireland, where for decades, various educational models have been tested to promote reconciliation, foster mutual understanding, and enhance social cohesion. Now an integral part of Northern Ireland’s education system, Shared Education creates opportunities for children and young people—who otherwise might not interact—to socialize with peers from different groups through regular, intentional, curriculum-based contact.

This model also enables children, youth, and educators to build long-term relationships and friendships that often transcend traditional boundaries. It fosters strong, supportive, and interdependent connections between participating schools, their families, and the communities they serve.

The Shared Education initiative in Kosovo is the result of a longstanding and close collaboration with the Centre for Shared Education at Queen’s University and the Education Authority in Northern Ireland, supported by the Social Change Initiative.

The ValuED Project Coordinator shared info on the path the project is leading towards democratic citizenship education in Kosovo and in installing a valued-based education system in all levels of education

Let’s continue working together to build bridges and promote peace through education!

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