Meet the Ireland/Northern Ireland Team
Durham, New Hampshire, July 12th-July27th
These twelve young people are participating in an Immersion Program for youth from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Their FFI journey will help them to develop their communication, self-reflection, and empathic leadership skills. They will be staying in the Raiche Farmhouse from July 12th-July 27th.
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Aaron
Home Country: Ireland
Important Issues:
Access to public transportation, bringing together different cultures in school
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
Helping younger people build friendships and everyone feels included by playing activities that everyone must rely on each other and I am showing them what to do to succeed.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Apple Tree
Animal: Dog
Favorite Inspirational Quotes:
"Do all the good you can, by the means you can, in all the ways you can, to all the souls you can, in every place you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can"
Aidan
Home Country: Northern Ireland
Important Issues:
Sectarianism, homophobia
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
I am leading young people, teaching them right from wrong, and showing them how to behave when approached with a puzzling situation and how to act on it as soon as possible. I am leading
because I feel it’s what I’m destined to do. I imagine myself in a circle surrounded by teens who are optimistic and willing to push themselves out of their comfort zone when they don’t feel like it.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Sunflower
Animal: Tiger
Favorite Inspiration Quote:
"Be yourself and you will attract others alike”
Eimear
Home Country: Northern Ireland
Important Issues:
Sectarianism, mental health resources
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
I want to become a solicitor in the future. If I were a leader in a group situation I’d be assertive but also compassionate. I’d allow everyone to have their say equally and then use their opinions to create the best way forward.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Daisy
Animal: Orca Whale
Favorite Inspiration Quote:
"If you’re afraid, that’s a good reason to try it"
Emma
Home Country: Ireland
Important Issues:
Preserving the Irish language, lack of education and effort put into
members of the LGBTQ+ community
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
I can see myself leading to create positive change. I'd encourage people to speak out against any type of injustice in any way possible and to bring attention to issues that need to be addressed. I'd support and encourage young people especially, as it is their future that is affected by so many governmental decisions - which rarely consult the youth.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Sunflower
Animal: Bird
Favorite Inspiration Quote:
"And I think about all the things we could be if we were never told our bodies were not built for them." - The
Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
Eve
Home Country: Northern Ireland
Important Issues:
Mental health education in school, unbiased education around The Troubles
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
I imagine myself in a pinstripe suit with pink heels on, (think Elle Woods - Legally Blonde), I imagine the whole team are stressing out cause there is a big issue, I have the solution, I share it with the team and everyone gets behind it.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Sunflower
Animal: Swallow
Favorite Inspirational Quote
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says Im-possible"
Ivan
Home Country: Nothern Ireland
Important Issues:
Littering, discrimination in school
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
I'm with my friends inside of south Lake leisure centre and we are delivering a small programme to young people as an experiment and I'm making sure that everything is done in time.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Sunflower
Animal: Falcon
Favorite Inspiration Quote:
"Success isn't final, failure isn't fatal, it's the courage to continue"
that counts
Kacper
Home Country: Northern Ireland
Important Issues:
Plastic waste, access to education, animal wellbeing
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
When I see myself as a leader, I am surrounded by people I trust wholeheartedly. Loyalty and trust are important to leaders, but apart from that, it's what the people bring to the table that should stand out. I usually see myself lead said people to specific points, going back to the former question regarding goals, I will usually set goals which I believe we need to get done. They may be small or large, and they might change and they might not, all of these decisions would probably be going through my head as a ‘leader’. But I would lead with passion and desire for whatever it is I am doing, never striving too far off the right path.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Rose
Animal: Racoon
Favorite Inspiration Quote
"Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me." - Dune, Frank Herbert.
Katie
Home Country: Ireland
Important Issues:
Climate change, crime
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
When I imagine myself as a leader I see myself in a room full of people that are eager to learn and grow. I am teaching people of all ages. I am leading in order to inspire determination and drive in them to achieve the things that they are passionate about. I am leading by supporting my students and building camaraderie and trust between us and by making decisions based on their needs.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Verbena bonariensis
Animal: Tardigrade
Favorite Inspiration Quote:
"At times the world may seem an unfriendly and sinister place, but believe that there is much more good in it than bad. All you have to do is look hard enough and what may seem to be a series of unfortunate events may in fact be the first steps of a journey. -Lemony Snicket (A Series of Unfortunate events)
Lisa
Home Country: Northern Ireland
Important Issues:
Stereotyping, lack of career opportunities
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
I am leading a type of creative individuals who I view as equals. I am leading because I have a passion for the subject and can delegate effectively. I am leading in a manner that allows everyone to share ideas comfortably, debate, and ultimately manage a decision
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Rose bush
Animal: Bird
Favorite Inspiration Quote:
"Be strong than your excuses"
Luca
Home Country: Northern Ireland
Important Issues:
Isolation of elderly, high school dropout rate
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
I'm directing a film.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Cactus
Animal: Dog
Favorite Inspiration Quote:
"What makes superman a hero is not that he has power, but that he has the wisdom and the maturity to use his power for good."
Mia
Home Country: Ireland
Important Issues:
Cyberbullying, Ukraine conflict
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
When I think of myself as a leader I imagine I am in a modern office with people all around me sitting on different colourful chairs. We sit in a circle and everyone is conversing about some issue, probably a social change, that we want to improve on. There are politicians, industry and business folk all under one roof. I am leading this conversation and stating clearly what problem needs to be addressed. I am leading this event as I am the person who has organised it, the person who has most experience of the issue and the person who has started this all. The people in the room are listening to me and commenting with suggestions or ideas on how to tackle this issue.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Water Lily
Animal: Starling
Favorite Inspiration Quote:
“She turned her can’ts into cans and her dreams into plans”
Oisin
Home Country: Ireland
Important Issues:
Lack of activities and resources for young people
How do you imagine yourself as a leader?
I imagine myself being a leader of a biomedical science team, I will be in a hospital or a laboratory facility, and I am running the biomedical science team along with partaking in important tasks. I am leading because without a leader in this criterion it would equalise chaos. I am leading this with different mandatory tasks along with being an understanding leader.
If I were a ____, I would be a...
Plant: Dandelion
Animal: Pig
Favorite Inspiration Quote:
“Don't compare yourself with other people, compare yourself with who you were yesterday”. A brilliant quote by Dr. Jordan Peterson
Logistical Information
Program Focus
Empathetic Leadership, Communication, Public Speaking, Self-reflection
Number of Participants
12
Number of Leaders
3 (includes FFI Staff and Alumni)
Ages of Students
15-18
Team Interests
Art, sports, musical theater
Dietary Restrictions
Plant-based
Allergies
Onions
Vehicle
15-Passenger Van
Provide a Scholarship
In order for FFI to make these programs 100% tuition-free for accepted applicants, we rely upon individuals, companies, and foundations to donate towards scholarships. If you would like to do so, please click the button below for an online gift or mail a check to our Headquarters at 1 Morgan Way, Durham, NH 03824. Please be sure to include a note directing your funds.
One full scholarship equals $3,000, but gifts of all sizes make an impact on the lives of the youth participants.