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.
Upcoming Events
Peace is No Longer Enough: Prosperity & Opportunity for Northern Ireland
A keynote address by Jon Burrows MLA Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, will deliver …
Miriam O’Callaghan: Life, Work, Everything
In Conversation with Mark Carruther Miriam O’Callaghan, one of Ireland’s most well-known and respected presenters in TV and radio, joins Mark Carruthers to discuss her …
Racism, Intolerance and Misinformation: Conversations for Change
Join us to reflect on the challenge of racism and misinformation across our communities Hosted by the International Conflict Research Institute (INCORE) at Ulster …
The Role of Sport in Reconciliation
The Role of Sport in Reconciliation will be held on Wednesday the 24th of June 2026 in the Millers 2 Suite of the Canal …
News & Articles
As they approach the end of their lives, Barney Frank and Rudy Giuliani leave very different legacies
As they approach the end of their lives, Barney Frank and Rudy Giuliani leave very different legacies The two politicians couldn’t be more different, …
St Ronan’s College Lurgan names hall after John Hume
Aine Hume, Brid Rodger and the rest of the Hume Foundation were delighted to visit to St Ronan’s College Lurgan to see their new …
Mark Durkan: The back room ‘fixer’ who took centre stage
Mark Durkan: The back room ‘fixer’ who took centre stage Story by Pat McArt, Irish News 13 September 2025 While he’s no longer in elected …
Launch of Project Lighthouse
Address by Linda Ervine at Launch of Project Lighthouse Hawkswell Theatre International Day of Peace 21 September Good evening. It is a real honour …
British-Irish Relations in the Twenty-First Century: A strong examination of the Belfast Agreement’s legacy and the impact of Brexit
British-Irish Relations in the Twenty-First Century: A strong examination of the Belfast Agreement’s legacy and the impact of Brexit Etain Tannam argues that John …
Mark Durkan: Reflections on 5th Anniversary of John Hume’s Death
REFLECTIONS ON 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN HUME’S DEATH Mark Durkan, Former Deputy First Minister and MP for Foyle. Having worked for and with him, …