Peace Building

Peace Building

Colombia

In June 2013, a special investiture ceremony took place in London that marked the formal exchange of honours between the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George and the Republic of Colombia. These awards and formal support were given in recognition of Colombia’s contribution to peace, reconciliation and social institutions. Some of these included:

  • The ‘Línea Lanza’ programme provides professional psychological advice for the law enforcement.
  • The ‘De Cero a Siempre’ (‘From Zero to Forever’) is a comprehensive care strategy for young children, supporting their right for protection, health, nutrition and early education.
  • ‘Colombia Humanitaria’ (‘Humanitarian Colombia’) assists in the prompt recovery of the people affected by flooding in 2010-11.

Co-operation Ireland

The Constantinian Order in Great Britain & Ireland is proud of being a two-nation delegation and as a result supports Co-operation Ireland that create projects that break down sectarianism and racism, encouraging integration of communities across the island of Ireland.

Co-operation Ireland continues to deliver funding programmes, which encourage the creation of vibrant societies, developing bespoke peace and reconciliation programmes for groups and organisations as well as the management of events, conferences and fundraising challenges, which promote community engagement.

The Council for the Delegation for Great Britain and Ireland formally approved the appointment of Co-operation Ireland as a delegation adopted charity for the purposes of fundraising on St Patrick’s Day 2012 and attended a high profile event held in London in the presence of the Northern Ireland Secretary of State. HM The Queen and President Michael D Higgins of Ireland are joint Patrons of Co-operation.

Delegation knights and dames have contributed several thousand pounds towards the work of Cooperation Ireland since 2012 through its attendance it is events or through direct donations. For more information on  Co-operation Ireland and how to donate, click here.