Kilcooley Women's Education Group was formed in 1995 when 5 women and a tutor (who met whilst working in the local ACE Scheme) decided to set up a group whose aim was to promote and establish an education programme for women, young adults and pre-school children. With the support of Jack Young (Headmaster), the group was allowed the use of an empty classroom in Kilcooley Primary School.

At Kilcooley Women’sCentre, we have the benefit of an on-site crèche, Kiddie Academy which is supervised by fully qualified staff. Members can attend their class with the knowledge their child is being well cared for, whilst still being close by.

The crèche is a bright and spacious environment and has been very beneficial for children starting playgroup or nursery, as they have had experience of a structured childcare environment.

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, adopted unanimously on October 31, 2000, after recalling resolutions 1261 (1999), 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000) and 1314 (2000), the council called for the adoption of the gender perspective that included the special needs of women and girls during repatriation and resettlement, rehabilitation, reintegration and post- conflict reconstruction.There are a global set of indicators on the implementation of UN Resolution 1325 in four key areas: Read more...