Rise to Peace is a U.S.-based nonprofit focused on stopping terrorism and growing peace with research, education, events, and honest talk.

We don’t pick sides—our mission is to connect people everywhere to share experience and stop terrorism—helping everyone and governments take action!

We tackle groups like the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, the Taliban, the Haqqani Network in Afghanistan, and Jemaah Islamiyah in Southeast Asia; drug cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel in Latin America; Hindu extremists like Sanatan Sanstha in India; Christian extremists like the Lord’s Resistance Army in Africa and violent cults in Latin America; far-right hate groups like The Base, Proud Boys in the U.S., and the Identitarian Movement in Europe; state-sponsored terrorism from nations like Iran (supporting Hezbollah and Hamas) and North Korea (funding cyberattacks); plus cyber terrorism with lone-wolf actors and online threats. We look into these dangers, write clear reports, and teach people. Our online work stops their lies, our panels and talks bring people together, and our media shares the truth worldwide.

Vision

A world where no one faces war or terrorism—just peace.

How We Fight Extremism

Rise to Peace doesn’t just sit back—we move. Our plan takes on extremism with action, research, and ideas.

A Season of Growth: Rise to Peace Welcomes New Voices in Peacebuilding and Counter-Terror Research
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A Season of Growth: Rise to Peace Welcomes New Voices in Peacebuilding and Counter-Terror Research

Rise to Peace US Oct 29, 2025 3 min read

The past few months have been transformative for Rise to Peace. As we reflect on this period of remarkable growth, […]

A Religious Persecution in Africa: Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Religious Violence and Islamic Extremism in Central Africa
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A Religious Persecution in Africa: Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Religious Violence and Islamic Extremism in Central Africa

Rise to Peace US Oct 17, 2025 8 min read

The bloodshed of people in Africa at the hands of extremists is almost immeasurable, and what is incredibly concerning is the fact that those who are residing in predominantly rural Christian villages seem to be at an even greater risk…

American Carrion: The Ideological Rorschach Test of Charlie Kirk’s Murder
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American Carrion: The Ideological Rorschach Test of Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Rise to Peace US Sep 18, 2025 17 min read

The heinous murder of Charlie Kirk in cold blood provides an ideological Rorschach Test for a country that is under strain from its inability to change the systemic and perverse incentives that give rise to political provocateurs and radicalised killers

Prevention or Provocation? Pre-emptive Strikes and Nuclear Ambiguity in the 2025 Israel-Iran Confrontation
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Prevention or Provocation? Pre-emptive Strikes and Nuclear Ambiguity in the 2025 Israel-Iran Confrontation

Rise to Peace US Jul 2, 2025 8 min read

In June 2025, the fragile equilibrium of the Middle East was once again disrupted when Israel launched a series of coordinated airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Natanz, Esfahan, and Fordow. Citing an imminent threat posed by Iran’s advancing uranium…

Women as Agents of Terrorism
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Breaking the Mold: Women as Agents of Terrorism

Rise to Peace US Jun 30, 2025 10 min read

Terrorism is a man’s game and women’s role in violence is often neglected due to the widely believed societal myth […]