RIPPLES OF HOPE

Fellowship for Young Leaders

2024 - 2025

Founded in 2022 to honor the life and legacy of Greg Ricks, the Ripples of Hope Fellowship selects 10 young adult leaders from South Africa and the United States to participate in a life changing experience in both countries. These individuals will learn from educators, activists, and social change agents from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Fellows have the opportunity to travel and visit with people in inspiring organizations, schools, and community contexts. Through an immersion experience in another country, they will grow their networks, skills, and wisdom, in service of their greater commitments to social change. The Fellowship, organized by a group of friends, is designed especially to share the stories and perspectives of Greg Ricks, who helped to catalyze and support the roles of youth in broader movements for social justice.

leaders of today, working to create a Beloved Community.

The Fellowship targets unique 20 to 25 year old individuals from South Africa or the United States who share a desire to find a career and life breaking down barriers to opportunity, equity, inclusion, and hope. Learn more about its catalyst and how to apply in this application. Complete applications are due by November 15, 2023. As Fellows build their network and gain skills, such as resource development, they will also contribute back to the Fellowship.