Cultivating the Next Generation of Peacebuilders
Seeds of Hope Academy brings together young leaders from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to learn, grow, and return home as agents of reconciliation and change.
Seeds of Hope Impact
Since 2022, we've been developing peace leaders who are transforming their communities.
100%
Self-Understanding
Significant growth in confidence
100%
Civic Confidence
Belief in their agency to make a difference
86%
Cross-Community Bonds
Lasting relationships across divides
72%
Active Engagement
Increased participation in peace work
Voices of Hope
Meet the young leaders who are building bridges of understanding across divided communities.
"I had to grow my understanding of and confidence in myself before I was ready to tackle the challenges facing my community. Seeds of Hope also gave me the friends I need to support me as I step up."
Participant Northern Ireland · 2024
"I always saw myself as a problem or broken in some way. Seeds of Hope brought me into a new place with myself and with others."
Participant Northern Ireland · 2024
"After hearing from older peace growers, I realised I don't need a job or special training in peacebuilding to fulfil my role as a citizen in growing peace. It gave me more confidence in my agency, and more hope."
Participant Northern Ireland · 2024