Leadership for Peaceful Change
in Resilient Communities

John & Pat

We draw inspiration from the lives and work of John and Pat Hume, who brought peaceful change to millions of people across Ireland and the UK.

WHAT WE DO

We support and inspire leadership for peaceful change through a range of thought-shaping, outreach and support activities.

Who we are

We are governed by a cross-community board of varying faiths and viewpoints who share the belief that difference is of the essence of humanity.

News & Events

The 2nd Quiet Peacebuilders Award 2026

On Monday the 23rd of March 2026, the John and Pat Hume Foundation hosted the 2nd Quiet Peacebuilders Award in the Guildhall, Derry City. …
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Imagine! Festival: Checks and Balances – the Role of Opposition in UK and Ireland

On the 26th of March, 2026, a panel on ‘Checks and Balances – the Role of Opposition in UK and Ireland’ took place as …
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Imagine! Festival: The democratic impact of social media abuse towards women in politics

On Wednesday the 25th of March, 2026, we hosted a panel on ‘The democratic impact of social media abuse towards women in politics’ as …