Founded internationally in 1975 with the goal to do something to help bring lasting peace to Northern Ireland, the Ulster Project began operations in Madison in 1998, hosting teens for the first time in 1999.  The mission of the Ulster Project is to help young Christian-based potential leaders from Northern Ireland and the United States to become peacemakers by providing a safe environment to learn by practicing the skills needed to unite people when differences divide them.

“I love the idea of being able to do something to affect world peace, from right here in Madison, Indiana.  I can’t join the Peace Corps., or go on mission trips, but the Ulster Project brings the mission trip to me!” says a long-time Ulster Project supporter.

The Ulster Project is working for long-term solutions.  We do that by creating tomorrow’s peace builders, both Irish and American.  The Ulster Project is specifically designed for 14-16 year-olds.  Madison pairs 8 local teens with 8 teens from Enniskillen, Northern Ireland for the month of July.  The group of 16 spends the month performing service projects, participating in peace education called “Time of Discovery,” attending multi-denominational religious services, making good friends through social activities, and basically having THE BEST TIME OF THEIR LIFE!!!!  (At least that’s what their social media says!)

Hear local teens talk about their Ulster Project experience in this video!

The Ulster Project of Madison is committed to promoting peace and equality in Northern Ireland and in the United States, and instilling a sense of inclusion, respect, and tolerance in all participants.