Seeds Of Hope
Bringing together young adults from different traditions to build relationships, skills, and confidence—with the aim of them carrying out what they have learned into the world.
Donate2022
PARTNERSHIP BEGAN
15+
COUNTRIES
300
STUDENTS REACHED
301
ROTARIANS INVOLVED
What is Seeds of Hope Academy?
Located on the scenic Corrymeela Community campus in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, Seeds of Hope: International Peace Leadership Academy is a groundbreaking international collaboration.
An Academy Like No Other
Seeds of Hope offers a year-long immersive course for ages 18-27, grounded in Rotary International's principles of Positive Peace. Students study peace and reconciliation while developing skills in public communication, organizational management, leadership, and advocacy.
Our Students
Students are nominated by their local communities across Ireland and the UK, often recognized for their efforts in addressing cultural division and social inequality.
Summer Learning Journey
An intensive 1-2 week session open to all ages. In 2024, 79 participants from 15 countries participated, including 19 International Peace Scholars from five U.S. universities.
Donors and Contributors
- American Gift Fund
- Arthur and Sally Dooley
- Consulate Gen Ireland
- Digett
- Humanity United International
- Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
- Mediation Northern Ireland
- NW Vista College (Texas)
- San Antonio Council for Intl Visitors
- Schreiner University (Texas)
- St. Phillips College (San Antonio)
- The Corrymeela Community (Northern Ireland)
- TIDES (Northern Ireland)
- Trinity College (Dublin)
- Trinity University (Texas)
- Understanding Conflict Trust (UK)
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Texas at San Antonio
- University of Ulster (Northern Ireland)
- Waseda University (Japan)
- World Affairs Council of San Antonio
