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Peacebuilding Organisations.
“In a deeply divided, conflicted society, change can come from the cumulative effect of work to address different issues in different ways at different levels.
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— Fitzduff & Williams, Reflecting on Peace Practice Project, 'How Did Northern Ireland Move Towards Peace?'
Northern Ireland has a well-established network of peacebuilding organisations that played a signifcant role towards the Good Friday Agreement and continue to work to improve relations between the Catholic and Protestant communities.
Below are listed peacebuilding and conflict resolution organisations active in Northern Ireland. Just click on a group’s name for further information.
Belfast Conflict Resolution Consortium (BCRC)
The BCRC provides a city-wide approach to conflict management in Belfast’s interface areas, where loyalist and republicans might clash. It was formed after negotiations between republicans, loyalists and community activists.
Beyond Skin
Beyond Skin tackle racism and sectarianism in Northern Ireland through arts and cultural events
Co-operation Ireland
Co-operation Ireland is a network focuses on respect and tolerance between north and south border communities.
Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ)
The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) is an organisation to promote human rights the equitable administration of justice in Northern Ireland
Cunamh
Cúnamh works in Northern Ireland helping people deal with the personal trauma caused by the Troubles.
Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation
Glencree is a well-established Peace Centre in Northern Ireland, running programmes with communities and young people to address sectarianism and discrimination.
Groundwork Northern Ireland
Working for social, economic and environmental local community regeneration through engaging with communities and motivating them to improve their shared quality of life.
Healing Through Remembering
Healing Through Remembering raises awareness and promotes dialogue through the sharing of memories of those affected by violence.
Holywell Trust
Holywell Trust aims connect those affected by the conflict in order to build peace at the individual level and improve community relations.
Institute for Conflict Research
ICR is a Northern Ireland based organisation that undertakes research on a variety of topics, including violence, human rights, migration and conflict
Irish Network for Nonviolent Action, Training and Education (INNATE)
INNATE acts as a network linking those committed to, or interested in, explicitly non-violent action and training
Kilcrany House
Kilcranny House promotes peace and reconciliation through education and development.
Koram Centre
The Koram Centre is a counselling provider, set up to respond to those people suffering in silence after the conflict in Northern Ireland.
Linc Resource Center
LINC focuses on peace and reconciliation by providing educational resources and guidance.
Meath Peace Group
A grassroots organisation who believe that the individual has the power and responsibility to build peace.
Mediation NI
Mediation Northern Ireland works toward conflict resolution by providing training and advice.
NICHS
NICHS exists to improve community relations in Northern Ireland through work with young people.
Peace Players International
Peace Players International brings together children through sport in order to promote a culture of tolerance, peace, & respect
Quaker House Belfast
Belfast’s Quaker Meeting House provided a neutral meeting space throughout The Troubles.
South Tyrone Empowerment Programme (STEP)
A grass-roots organisation working for a more diverse and inclusive society in South Tyrone.
Speedwell Trust
The Speedwell Trust brings children from different backgrounds together through activity projects in order to promote sustainable communication
Spirit of Enniskillen Trust
The Spirit of Enniskillen Trust is an organisation promoting reconciliation, dialogue and the fulfilment of young people’s potential – founded in a spirit of forgiveness after a 1987 terrorist attack.
St Columb’s Park House
‘St Colomb’s Park House Reconciliation and Conference Centre’ operates as a centre for community cohesion and peace building activities
The De Borda Institute
Based in Northern Ireland, De Borda promotes inclusive voting procedures in contentious elections
TIDES Training
TIDES is an organisation dedicated to strengthening community infrastructure so that it is capable of sustaining peace and trust.
WAVE Trauma Centre
WAVE provides support services to anyone bereaved by The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Youth Link
A network of churches working together to promote excellence in youth ministry and peacebuilding work.
