b'PLAYHOUSEDERRYSTREETTALKPROGRAMThe grantSOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IRELAND In the last 10 years, SEIwill allow the Playhouse to deliver Street Talk, an arts-basedhas supported 169 social entrepreneurs who have in turn program that aims to tackle high levels of crime, anti-socialimpacted the lives of over 250,000 people. This grant will behaviour and sectarianism; negative influences from paramili- providetwoyearsfundingforSEIsElevatorProgram,taries; lack of positive role models and negative attitudes aboutwhich will provide mentoring, training and funding for 12 highpolice. Funding will allow the Playhouse to deliver the programpotential social enterprises each year.for two years. THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND supported these seven organizations with a total investment of $345,908. Subject to Flagship Grantees meetingtargetsandreportingrequirements,wewilllooktocontinueoursupport at this level in 2015. The Ireland Fund of Australia also came on board to fund three outstanding Flagship applicants that arean excellent fit for their funding priority of supporting high qualityeducational initiatives in disadvantaged communities.Integrated EducationJunior Achievement SuasIn total, The Worldwide Ireland Funds invested over $515,000 in our first Flagship Investments Grant Round.In 2015 and 2016, Connect will keep you, our supporters, up to date with the latest news and achievements of our Flagship Grantees. We are delighted to be able to support such impactful and ambitious organizations and we could not do so without WOMEN FOR ELECTION Grant will cover the cost of deliveringyour support. On behalf of our Flagship Grantees, we thank you for the EQUIP program, Irelands only cross-party political campaign school for women. This funding will ensure that the program willyour unparalleled commitment and your generosity.be delivered to the highest standard in advance of the nextgeneral election. connect2015 | 13'