It's OFFICIAL!
The Ulster Project of Greater Milwaukee is excited to share the news:
UPGM 2026 is a FIRM GO, for the first time with our new Northern Irish Partners from Derry/Londonderry!
UPGM Board of Directors confirmed our commitment to working with Derry/Londonderry for the summer of 2026 and potentially beyond. This is a departure from our first 50 years, where Belfast was our partner city in Northern Ireland. Facing mounting challenges, the Belfast Center has opted not to participate as a Project City for this year. In order to continue our work in promoting Peace, Justice and Leadership, especially during increasingly difficult times, the Milwaukee Board reached out to other Northern Irish Centers and found a ready and willing partner in Derry/Londonderry!
More to come on this new partnership, but needless to say, exciting news!
Discover YOUR Irish 2026!
We are READY to go!
Friday, March 6, 2026 at Mount Mary University!
Information on the Event, TICKETS, Prizes, Dance Schools and Volunteer and Donation Opportunities can be found
Ulster Project 2026 is just around the Corner!
Applications for Teens and Host Families are still being Accepted!
UPGM is eager to hear from ALL who are interested in participating in, volunteering or in some fashion supporting this 50 year old Peace, Justice and Leadership based International Project. Ulster Milwaukee Board Members returned from the International Conference in Northern Ireland where they met and planned with Projects from all over Northern Ireland and the United States; and UP26 preparations are commencing!
Curious in being a host family, participating as a UP26 Teen or supporting the Project as a Volunteer, Sponsor or Committee Member?
Click here more more!
Ulster Project 2026: Call for Teens/Families, Volunteers and Supporters!
Wondering exactly what IS the Ulster Project? click on the video!
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The Need Remains...
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In today’s global political climate, the discussion of peace and justice has never been more important or timely. Since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland has certainly become a country safer from the terrorism experienced during the Troubles. But, some of the deep social problems and political consequences still remain. And at the same time, as our world gets more connected, we become more aware and affected by violence, racism, and injustice. Continued work and focus are absolutely necessary to increase understanding at the grass roots level.
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Since our inception in 1979 and welcoming the first Belfast teens a year later, The Ulster Project of Greater Milwaukee has been a collaborative effort between Northern Ireland and the United States to bring teens ages 14 to 16 together to promote trust, respect, tolerance and understanding among future leaders from different faith traditions.
The Project, now in our 5th Decade, takes place from the end of June to the end of July. Multiple Catholic and Protestant teens and two counselors from Belfast are matched with the same number of teens and counselors here in the Milwaukee area for a month of activities.
If this sounds like something that you or your family would enjoy, we’d love to talk with you. There are many ways for you to get involved: whether it is as a host family, a committee member, a financial donor, or a community supporter.
Let's talk!​​​​