I served in the U.S. 🇺🇸 military in Afghanistan. A U.S. General recommended me. I had 45 letters of recommendation. I passed a full clearance process — and still waited 3 years to get my visa.
— Ahmad Shah Mohibi (@WarGuy_) November 30, 2025
Then 2021 happened. Biden put thousands on planes and flew them into the U.S.… pic.twitter.com/ERwPOhfhhB
Tonight, Scott Pelley sits down with Michael Sherwin, the federal prosecutor who, until this past Friday, was leading the largest criminal investigation in U.S. history of the January 6 assault on the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/5vG2k1OVdF
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) March 21, 2021
Technical analysis and research products focused on terrorism, extremist narratives, and global instability—built for decision-makers and the public.
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Remote-first capacity building across time zones—developing analysts, researchers, and practitioners with real deliverables.
- 600+ people trained
- 34 countries represented
International dialogues connecting scholars, practitioners, journalists, and community leaders around solutions.
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Research-backed risk analysis informed by terrorism and instability trends, supporting smarter decisions.
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Explaining complex security issues in plain language—fighting disinformation with facts and clarity.
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When lives are at risk, we respond—fast and with dignity. We help people reach safety and support families as they rebuild stability.
- Supported U.S. government partners during times of need, including assistance related to at-risk Americans and allies
Community-level projects implemented with partners to strengthen stability and resilience on the ground.
- 10+ development projects delivered worldwide
Rise to Peace was founded by Ahmad Shah Mohibi, whose life was shaped by war in Afghanistan. The organization is built on lived experience and disciplined research—focused on credibility, neutrality, and impact.
Rise to Peace is not funded by any government. Your support sustains research, training, dialogue, and life-saving crisis response.
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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.