Heritage Journeys
Honouring women whose lives are shaped by migration
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The Heritage Project captures and records the stories of migrant women who have settled in Mid-Ulster between 2000 and 2024
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Project Purpose
Why this Project Matters
Preserving Stories at Risk
There is a real risk that these stories may be lost over time. The project ensures women’s experiences, memories and traditions are documented, archived and shared.
Celebrating Resilience
Through storytelling, we uncover resilience, strength and determination, offering deeper understanding of the migrant experience.
Building Understanding
By sharing these voices with schools, councils and local communities, we create space for reflection, dialogue and mutual respect.
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Celebrating Heritage Journeys launch at International Women’s Day event, 5th March 2026
FSWC International Women’s Day event on 5th March 2026 brought together many people from all walks of life in our community to celebrate the achievements, resilience and contributions of women around the world. Together, we aim to inspire connection, empowerment and action in support of women everywhere.
First Steps Women’s Centre celebrated International Women’s Day on 5th March 2026
Showcasing the Heritage Journeys Project and launch of the website and pilot portrait exhibition of women participating in the project.
Michelle O’Neill steps behind the mic for a change to capture migrant mum’s powerful life story
The First Minister turned interviewer to encourage more migrant women to come forward and have their stories heard and preserved.
Michelle O’Neill captures the story of migrant mum as part of women’s heritage project in Dungannon
First Minister Michelle O’Neill, MLA, has stepped behind the microphone for a change to capture the powerful life story of a migrant mother who moved to Dungannon more than 14 years ago.
‘Hate and racism makes me afraid but I have an amazing neighbourhood’
A migrant woman who has made Northern Ireland her home, has said she can “feel afraid to go out” because of fear of hate and racism.
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“I moved to Mid Ulster from Hungary and knew nobody until I found a lifeline”
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Heritage project to preserve migrant women’s stories in Mid Ulster following £231k fund award