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26/04/2005
Kids initiative to tackle violence
A new programme which aims to wipe out sectarianism, racism and physical prejudice by tackling the problem early among small children has been launched today.
The Media Initiative for Children (MIFC), launched in Belfast on Tuesday, will be offered to thousands of pre-school children on both sides of the border.
Initially, the MIFC-N.I. programme is being taught in 200 schools, touching more than 1,000 preschool age children as well as teachers, parents and siblings.
The MIFC said research had shown that young children absorb the attitudes of adults in their community and that as they grow older, attitudes become core values that influence actions throughout life – perpetuating conflicts.
By teaching children a different way of thinking and acting, the goal of Media Initiatives For Children is to reduce violence in conflicted societies over the long term, the programme organisers said.
The programme is a joint initiative between The Peace Initiatives Institute (PII) in the United States and Nippa, the early years organisation in Northern Ireland.
(MB)
The Media Initiative for Children (MIFC), launched in Belfast on Tuesday, will be offered to thousands of pre-school children on both sides of the border.
Initially, the MIFC-N.I. programme is being taught in 200 schools, touching more than 1,000 preschool age children as well as teachers, parents and siblings.
The MIFC said research had shown that young children absorb the attitudes of adults in their community and that as they grow older, attitudes become core values that influence actions throughout life – perpetuating conflicts.
By teaching children a different way of thinking and acting, the goal of Media Initiatives For Children is to reduce violence in conflicted societies over the long term, the programme organisers said.
The programme is a joint initiative between The Peace Initiatives Institute (PII) in the United States and Nippa, the early years organisation in Northern Ireland.
(MB)
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