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.
