The two-year extension will provide the province with an extra EUR144m (97m) and keep the fund going until June 2007.
Linda McClure, assistant director at Barnardo's Northern Ireland, said: "We welcome the continuation of the fund and hope it can build on existing services. Peace II has funded our work supporting young people and families affected by the Troubles."
www.europe-dfpni.gov.uk.
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