The Washington Ireland Program for Service and Leadership (WIP) is a unique US-Ireland charity that is helping to prepare the next generation of leaders for Northern Ireland and Ireland. WIP inspires students from Ireland to lead through service at home and expands their skills by placing them in Washington DC's most prestigious internships. WIP recognizes that ending conflict is just the start of building peace. A sustainable peace can only be attained by developing a deeper level of trust among the next generation. This is the challenge that faces young people today and they need our support.

More than 350 young adults have graduated from WIP, representing twenty-five different universities throughout the UK and Ireland. Many graduates are now emerging in important careers in politics, law, business, communications and education. As they move into critical leadership roles, they retain their connection with WIP and continue to give back to their local communities through an active alumni network.