One pebble tossed in the water can create ripples that go far.

One pebble tossed in the water can create ripples that go far.

In the same way, your organization’s programs have the potential to catalyze social change in multicultural communities. Together we can refine the design of your pebble, and navigate the turbulence of the water, to maximize the ripple effects of your impact.

At Ripple Peace Research & Consulting, we want to see diverse, multicultural communities flourish.

At Ripple Peace Research & Consulting, we want to see diverse, multicultural communities flourish.

This means not only mitigating conflict but also cultivating compassion and developing systems that fully support collective well-being.

We partner with organizations working to improve intergroup relations across cultural, religious, racial, ethnic and other lines of difference to help them maximize the effectiveness and impact of their work. Whether their programs involve advocating for social justice, bridging relational gaps or facilitating collaborative problem-solving, our goal is to strengthen their contribution to positive social change. Our services include:

Program
Design

Beginning with context as the foundation for program strategy and then equipping partners to plan how to catalyze effective social change.

Program
Evaluation

Collaboratively assessing effectiveness and impact in ways that inform partner decision-making and program adaptation. Developing partner capacity for participatory evaluation, including the Outcome Harvesting + Attitude Change approach.

Practical
Research

Using applied social sciences to expand the understanding of which approaches produce promising outcomes, and how, in intergroup relations programming.

We work with a range of partners, including faith-based and multi-faith organizations, nonprofit entities in North America, and global non-governmental organizations. Each engagement is led by Principal Consultant Michelle Garred, PhD, and supplemented with complementary team members as needed, making Ripple responsive and adaptive to partner needs.

How We Work: Values in Action

Just Peace Approach

We understand intergroup justice and peace as two inseparable sides of the same coin. Peace is impossible without justice –  yet justice is also limited in the absence of peace. We help partners to weigh and interweave these factors within their programs, guided by an analysis of their unique operating contexts and organizational mandates.

Methodological Integrity

To achieve Just Peace results, we must practice just and peaceful methods. We are deeply engaged in the long-haul pursuit of more collaborative, participatory, equitable and culturally responsive ways of working. We are also known for innovative adaptation of methods to support inner transformation and align with the cultures and experiences of our partners.

Inspirational Foundation

Intergroup relations are demanding work. We are deeply rooted in our sources of inspiration to sustain our action. Some of our partners find inspiration in faith or eco-spirituality, and all share a common reverence for the dignity and interconnectedness of human life. We create space to nurture those inspirations, holistically strengthening our partners’ programs.