Equipping the next generation of reconciling leaders
We believe that any serious attempt to reconcile deep-seated conflict needs religious leaders to be involved.
That's why we are working with centres of excellence around the world to grow a network of experienced and emerging leaders, equipping them with the tools, skills, and knowledge they need to become reconcilers within their own communities and contexts.
Our mission is to equip leaders to transform conflict. To do that, we work with partners in education, religion, and government across the world.
Rose Castle has witnessed over 800 years of conflict at the hands of changing political and religious allegiances, but is now a landmark of exceptional hospitality. Inspired by the castle's story, Rose Castle Foundation was founded to support individuals and communities to come together across divides.
Today, the Foundation hosts programmes at Rose Castle and at other venues around the world, equipping leaders to transform conflict. The charity operates from the Rose Castle estate, and we are currently accepting bookings for programmes at the castle ready for the completion of its refurbishment in early 2022.
Rose Castle Foundation was founded to support individuals and communities to come together across divides.
Founded by Sarah Snyder in 2014, the Rose Castle Foundation builds on the work of the Cambridge Interfaith programme.
Israelis and Palestinians, Nigeria Muslims and Christians, and people from across the Middle East and beyond who were from deeply conflicted societies. These ‘enemies’ were brought into the same space to learn what peace might look like in their own context, leaving with some lessons in how to work collaboratively despite the political programme.
Sarah had the vision of using Rose Castle, itself a witness to border warfare and conflict, as a safe space to bring people of opposing views together to learn better how to ‘disagree well’.
