Group of diverse people standing in line outdoors in front of a large wall with the sign 'You are now entering Free Derry' and a black shamrock symbol with a small Irish flag. A flagpole with a flag is visible in the background against cloudy skies.

Northern ireland

15 - 25 participants
1 - 2 week program
Sample Itinerary

Northern Ireland, a region marked by centuries of armed conflict, culminating in the Troubles, took a profound turn with the Good Friday Peace Agreement of 1998. It serves as a classroom for understanding ethnonational conflict, peacebuilding, and post conflict reconciliation and justice.

The region's journey to peace, propelled by economic development, the critical roles of diaspora, regional governments and women in the peace process, and the transformative power of civil society in healing and reconciliation, makes it an essential study for those interested in conflict resolution and divided societies.

The itinerary includes a preparatory online course that covers the historical, cultural, and political context of the region. Through visits to key historical sites and interactions with various stakeholders  in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland participants will study the urban centers and its divisions in Belfast, Derry/Londonderry and Dublin as well as visit the border regions and the beautiful Antrim coast. The group will meet with former combatants, victim groups, politicians, peace-builders and faith leaders, to gain firsthand learnings from the complexities of post-conflict justice and the ongoing process of building a shared future.

A group of people standing in front of a large mural featuring five women in school uniforms, each with different expressions. The mural is painted on the side of a building, and the scene takes place in an outdoor urban setting.
A group of people standing on a wet cobblestone street in Belfast, Ireland, with colorful umbrella decorations hanging above them and neon signs in the background.
Historic castle with turret and stone facade overlooking a small lawn, with tree and bushes in the foreground during sunset.