28/08/2026
Twenty-eight projects from across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland have been awarded more than €2.2 million through the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme to deliver community-led initiatives that promote connection, inclusion and peacebuilding.
The newly funded projects bring together schools, community organisations, sports clubs, cultural groups and voluntary organisations to tackle issues including social isolation, youth engagement, health and wellbeing, inclusion, community relations and cross-border cooperation.
Among the 28 projects receiving funding are:
👉 Crossing Communities with Confidence, supporting older people from neighbouring communities to reduce social isolation and build confidence through shared activities.
👉 Other Voices Derry/Londonderry, using music, culture and storytelling to strengthen cross-community and cross-border connections.
👉 Football United Football Club, bringing young people together through sport and educational workshops to challenge racism and division.
👉 Recovery Together, supporting people recovering from addiction through counselling, personal development and peer support.
👉 Seas the Day, using surf therapy to improve wellbeing and create positive relationships among young people from different backgrounds.
👉 Gaels Across Borders, connecting primary school pupils through shared sporting experiences and cross-border engagement.
SEUPB Chief Executive Gina McIntyre said: “We are delighted to offer support to all 28 organisations through this latest round of the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme. What stands out about this group of projects is the diversity of approaches being used to bring people together. Each project is creating opportunities for meaningful connection and collaboration.
“At the heart of PEACEPLUS is the belief that stronger, more inclusive communities are built through positive relationships. These projects demonstrate the passion, creativity and commitment that exists within communities across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.”
Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/twenty-eight-community-projects-across-sport-education-culture-wellbeing-and-inclusion
