Rise to Peace
Although we live in dangerous times, rife with both international and domestic terrorism, there is hope and there is a clear path towards peace – that road is education and Rise to Peace helps to build that path one person at a time.
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Latest Articles
US Assassinate Ayman Al-Zawahiri, Al-Qaeda’s Number Two
What the Death of Maher al-Agal Means for the Future of the Islamic State
Katibat Macina: A Growing Threat in Mali
A U.S. Drone Strike Kills an al-Qaeda Linked Commander in Syria
Afghan Elders’ Meeting Ends with No Mention of Women’s Rights
Impending Famine in Somalia Exacerbated by Al-Shabaab
Earthquake in Afghanistan: How Environmental Challenges Threaten Peace
The Islamic State Claims a Deadly Explosion of a Sikh Temple in Kabul
The Role of the Proud Boys in the January 6th Attack
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Research & Analysis
Our frontline research and informed analysis unravels the grassroots causes of terrorism and extremism so that we can offer actionable prevention strategies.
Education & Awareness
We implement localized educational projects available to all members of civil society that focus on objectives of kindness, rather than division and hate.
Policy & Practice
We gather renowned experts at high level discussions to share knowledge on the best practices to prevent extremism and terrorism with the public.
Connect for Change
We provide opportunities to people of diverse backgrounds to connect with each other, exchange ideas, and collaborate to counter the universal scourge of terror.
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Empowering peace, education and tolerance to prevent terrorism around the world
Rise to Peace holds copyright to all videos of the #AfghanEvac from August 2021. Any interested journalists and agencies, please reach out to us here or at our email hello@risetopeace.org for release of the clips.
Our colleagues had the opportunity to hear from a few youngsters last year in #Kabul. Their message was/is short and clear: young lives are at risk and the international community can help.
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Kabul airport chaos through Afghan children’s eyes. 1/2 #Afghanistan #kabul
Hello, I’m a portuguese journalist and would like to record an online interview with one of your members who are now in Cabul.
Please get in touch.
Best!
Hi, hope you’re keeping well. My name is Cecile and I am a journalist at the European Broadcasting Union in Washington. We work with public service broadcasters around the world to help them find videos and images to broadcast. Is this your video? https://twitter.com/risetopeace/status/1428746634826067971 If so, would you grant us permission to use it in broadcast and online player with a courtesy to you as per news-exchange.ebu.ch/clearance, please? Thanks & take care
I live near the Dulles Expo Center. I am sorry that I cannot donate time-feeling stretched by other volunteer commitments–though we have Stuff, I can buy Stuff, and I can donate the ever versatile $$.
Yours in peace, Sue Marcus