The group, who were taking part in the peer leadership element of the CAN Detached Project, visited the Auschwitz and Birkenaus concentration camps, as well as the Weliczka Saltmine and Schindler’s Factory in Krakow.
The CAN Detached Project is a cross-community programme that works with young people living in the boroughs of Carrickfergus, Antrim and Newtownabbey. The aim is to tackle issues such as sectarianism and racism.
Phil Glennon, a participation worker with the Northern Ireland Youth Forum, said the trip enabled the young people to confront many of the issues created by growing up in a divided community.
“We targeted young people who traditionally do not engage with the voluntary or statutory youth service and who come from a variety of community backgrounds.
“Over the two-year period the peer leaders have participated in personal and social development programmes and met with other young people from respective areas and worked together in cross-community initiatives, including cross-border challenges," he added.
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