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Heritage Journeys

Honouring women whose lives are shaped by migration

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Natalia Snitko

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Jesuina Ximenes

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Mari Lara

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Engrayani

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Ewelina Dus

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Domingas Gusmao

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Svitlana Sukar

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Olesea Ichim

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Elizita Da Costa

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Iryna Chabak

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About the Project

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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Their Stories

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Jesuina Ximenes

Jesuina grew up in East Timor. She is the youngest...

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Svitlana Sukar

Svitlana is from Ukraine. Like many others from her country...

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Olesea Ichim

Olesea is from Moldova. She came here with her husband...

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Ewelina Dus

Ewelina is from Poland. She has been here 20 years...

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Iryna Chabak

Iryna is from Ukraine and came to Dungannon with her...

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Mari Lara

Mari is from Brazil. She came to Wales with her...

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Elizita Da Costa

Elizita lives in Dungannon with her husband and 4 children

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Engrayani

Engrayani is from Indonesia. She lives with her husband and...

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Natalia Snitko

Natalia is from East Ukraine. She came here almost 4...

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Domingas Gusmao

Domingas is from East Timor and she came to Dungannon...

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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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Michelle O'neill speaks with Domingas GUsmao

Their Stories

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Faith

Faith and religious belief is very important...

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Community

The women interviewed highlighted the importance of...

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Cuisine

The connection between culinary heritage and migrant...

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Education

Education acts as a primary tool for...

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Home

Home provides psychological and physical security

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Family

Family is the primary source of emotional...

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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.

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International Womens Day 2026

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.

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