Northern Ireland: Peacebuilding Organisations.

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.

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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.

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Beyond Skin

Beyond Skin tackle racism and sectarianism in Northern Ireland through arts and cultural events

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Co-operation Ireland

Co-operation Ireland is a network focuses on respect and tolerance between north and south border communities.

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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

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Community Dialogue

Community Dialogue are committed to a dialogue process, developed over the years, to help transform understanding and build trust amongst people who often hold opposing political, social and religious views.

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Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

Since 1979, the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland has supported projects and individuals involved in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

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Community Relations Council

The Council aims to foster a peaceful and fair society, based on reconciliation and trust, in Northern Ireland.

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Corrymeela Community

Corrymeela promote reconciliation and peacebuilding through the healing of social, religious and political divisions in Northern Ireland.

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Cunamh

Cúnamh works in Northern Ireland helping people deal with the personal trauma caused by the Troubles.

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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.

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Groundwork Northern Ireland

Groundwork Northern Ireland are using bonfire night - usually an opportunity for conflict, to engage communities in cross-cultural discussions and promote cultural understanding.

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Harmony Community Trust

Harmony Community Trust is a cross community organisation founded in 1975 to promote community relations and social inclusion.

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Healing Through Remembering

Healing Through Remembering raises awareness and promotes dialogue through the sharing of memories of those affected by violence.

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Holywell Trust

Holywell Trust aims connect those affected by the conflict in order to build peace at the individual level and improve community relations.

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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

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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

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Kilcrany House

Kilcranny House promotes peace and reconciliation through education and development.

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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.

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Linc Resource Center

LINC focuses on peace and reconciliation by providing educational resources and guidance.

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Meath Peace Group

A grassroots organisation who believe that the individual has the power and responsibility to build peace.

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Mediation NI

Mediation Northern Ireland works toward conflict resolution by providing training and advice.

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NICHS

NICHS exists to improve community relations in Northern Ireland through work with young people.

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Peace and Reconciliation Group (PRG)

The Peace and Reconciliation Group works to build bridges and promote a peaceful and inclusive society for all in Northern Ireland.

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Peace Players International

Peace Players International brings together children through sport in order to promote a culture of tolerance, peace, & respect

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Quaker House Belfast

Belfast's Quaker Meeting House provided a neutral meeting space throughout The Troubles.

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REACT: Reconciliation, Education and Communication Training

REACT are based in Armagh City, Northern Ireland and work on community empowerment, skills development and the promotion of reconciliation.

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South Tyrone Empowerment Programme (STEP)

A grass-roots organisation working for a more diverse and inclusive society in South Tyrone.

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Speedwell Trust

The Speedwell Trust brings children from different backgrounds together through activity projects in order to promote sustainable communication

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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.

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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

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The De Borda Institute

Based in Northern Ireland, De Borda promotes inclusive voting procedures in contentious elections

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TIDES Training

TIDES is an organisation dedicated to strengthening community infrastructure so that it is capable of sustaining peace and trust.

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WAVE Trauma Centre

WAVE provides support services to anyone bereaved by The Troubles in Northern Ireland.

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Youth Link

A network of churches working together to promote excellence in youth ministry and peacebuilding work.

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