Glencree Profile
Glencree is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that is devoted to peacebuilding and reconciliation in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Great Britain, and beyond. From the context of the protracted conflict experienced in and between these islands, Glencree works towards understanding complex relationships, as well as cultivating new ones, between all people from all parts of society. The programme work builds peace and fosters reconciliation by facilitating dialogues, creating peace education resources, organising school programmes, and much more.
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, Glencree, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow (12 miles from Dublin City centre) welcomes all traditions on these islands who share the aspirations of peacebuilding.
The current programme, structure and direction of Glencree were established in 1994. We perceive peacebuilding as a process which provides opportunities to understand the nature and meaning of conflicts and opportunities to resolve them without recourse to violence.
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Making Peace is a Daily Task
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is committed to peacebuilding and reconciliation within and between communities.
Glencree offers programme approaches which reflect the belief that new ways can be found to deal with diversity and conflict in a democratic society.
Along with the survivors of the conflict, who face the challenge of coming to terms with their loss and suffering and who meet at Glencree with each other and with former combatants, we realise that the achievement of a peaceful society is of interest and value to us all. In Glencree we recognise that reconciling centuries-old differences is a task which requires ongoing dedicated, strenuous and courageous effort as well as time and patience.
Uniquely in the Republic of Ireland, we offer a "safe space", extensive facilities and the support of our membership, staff and volunteers to all who are interested in the building of peace and the management and transformation of conflict.
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is a company limited by guarantee and is a registered charity in the Republic of Ireland.
How Peace is Cultivated in Glencree
 The growth of Glencree comes from the practical and flexible way in which we run our programmes, projects and initiatives. As a non-governmental organisation (NGO) we remain flexible, to ensure that our programmes reflect the changing political, cultural, societal and religious environment in which we work.
Cultivating peace and reconciliation is long-term work, where there are no quick and easy solutions. The basic building blocks of our efforts are fostering and developing relationships between people within communities and between communities. Engaging people to learn from their own experiences, and then to understand the experiences of others, we strengthen the social fabric that holds communities and societies together.
We actively seek to identify gaps and to fulfil needs in the peace-building process. We work to complement and support the efforts of others both governmental and non-governmental. We also offer a wide range of peace and reconciliation programme support to other groups that avail of the facilities at Glencree.
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