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With a framework of strong family and democratic values.

Mission of The Ripple Institute

To influence the wholesome development of children and youth, through age appropriate and outcome-focused programming, and to advocate for vulnerable groups. Our programming is informed by relevant research and implemented within a framework of strong family and democratic values. 

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THE RIPPLE INSTITUTE was born of the realization that with succeeding decades there are considerably more daunting social challenges, affecting our youth in particular, and that many of the protective factors and provisions that have served well in the past simply cannot cope with the new realities. Thus, International Development Agencies are now increasingly reliant on NGOs, with their generally more pliable methods, working in synergy with Governments to bolster commu-nity support systems and to help in redressing social challenges and disparities. It is such a role that TRI has positioned itself to play.

Scope of Programs (In Part)

  • Programs to strengthen families, reinforce social values, prepare youth for the world of work and reduce the likelihood in risk behavior
  • Parenting education and child helpline
  • Life skills coaching and career guidance
  • Cultural development and values reinforcement programs
  • Community after-school and leisure struc-turing programs
  • Academic enrichment programs
  • Life skills coaching and individual counsel-ing for youth
  • Peer mediation and peer counseling
  • Child guidance and youth mental health services

Some Targeted Outcomes

  • Violence prevention and risk-behavior abatement
  • Life skills enhancement
  • Social inclusion
  • Health and environmental protection
  • Educational and cultural awareness
  • Employment and entrepreneurship pre-paredness
  • Volunteer corps development and com-munity service
  • Broadened youth positive exposures and experiences
  • Trained Leadership

In Summary

The Ripple Institute

The Ripple Institute (SKN) is a national, non-profit and apolitical, social develop-ment and community service organization. It was incorporated in May 2012 and it functions in conformity with the provisions of the Non-Governmental Organization Act of St. Kitts and Nevis (No. 41 of 2008). The essential purpose of the Institute is to: Promote the Wholesome Development of the Children and Youth, and to Advocate on behalf of Vulnerable Groups.

The Institute, while itself initiating diverse projects and programs, also provides sup-port to less structured civil society groups. Generally TRI partners with the public and private sector, with the NGO community, the ecclesiastical community, academic institutions, development agencies, and others interested in improved outcomes of children and youth.