We are a peacebuilding organisation striving for a world free from violent conflict. To achieve this, we work with communities and their leaders to confront drivers of violent conflict and build the conditions that make sustainable peace possible.
We build deep knowledge and strong partnerships where we work. This allows us to do both the long-term work of building lasting peace and to respond quickly and effectively to crises. We work side by side with partners ranging from communities up to national decision makers. We support them with practical tools and knowledge for peacebuilding, such as conflict management and mediation training. This helps to ensure they can be effective advocates for peace in their community, now and in the future.
Our work contributes to sustainable peace by building bridges between communities in conflict, by ensuring the inclusion of all voices in peace efforts, and by supporting formal and informal institutions with the skills to resolve conflict peacefully. This, in turn, promotes an environment where people feel more secure and gives communities confidence in a shared future.
We only work where we know we can make a real difference to people’s lives. Many communities we work with have successfully managed high-risk conflicts and avoided violence, even when formal peace processes have failed. In Libya, for example, we support community-led peace initiatives which provide a neutral platform for local leaders to identify and address issues that may lead to violence. These have been instrumental in preventing outbreaks of violent conflict and maintaining social peace
