Urban Villages - Focus Magazine {Issue 11)

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Welcome We would like to thank First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill for opening our latest edition of FOCUS Magazine with their joint message.

Welcome to the latest edition of FOCUS Magazine. In this edition there are stories that capture the amazing efforts by groups and individuals during the challenges of the last year. You can read about how people have genuinely looked after each other, really going the extra mile. Stories of creativity and connection, resilience and relationships and much more, it makes us very proud to be supporting this programme. We have learnt that digital connectivity does not recognise barriers or interfaces, and many stronger bonds have been developed across communities; as technology has really taken a lead in bringing people together, though remotely.

This issue has a new one-off Capital Supplement dedicated to the projects completed to date and to what’s coming soon. The Urban Villages capital build programme has grown significantly, and this gives it a bit more space to showcase the great work that has been achieved. We continue to be inspired by the incredible ongoing commitment across Urban Village communities to support those most in need. We hope you enjoy finding out more about the programme in the Urban Villages FOCUS Capital Supplement along with this latest edition of FOCUS Magazine.

PAUL GIVAN MLA FIRST MINISTER

MICHELLE O’NEILL MLA DEPUTY FIRST MINISTER

URBAN VILLAGE AREAS - Derry~Londonderry: Bogside, Fountain & Bishop Street. South Belfast: Sandy Row, Donegall Pass & The Markets. North Belfast: Ardoyne & Greater Ballysillan. East Belfast: Newtownards Road, Grampian Avenue to Bridge End. West Belfast: Colin Area.

Urban Villages Initiative | Focus Magazine Issue 11