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.

Women and their Role in Violent Extremism
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Women and their Role in Violent Extremism

Josephine NeulenFeb 19, 20183 min read

Recruitment of women by violent extremist organizations has increased in recent years due to their value as strategic, political, and […]

Syrian Conflict: When Great Powers Do Not Play Well Together
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Syrian Conflict: When Great Powers Do Not Play Well Together

John SimsFeb 19, 20186 min read

Syria remains a disaster; for the people who remain there, for those who’ve fled but hope one day to return […]

Bitcoin: How Terrorist Organizations are Using Cryptocurrency to Fund Operations
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Bitcoin: How Terrorist Organizations are Using Cryptocurrency to Fund Operations

Austin LudolphFeb 11, 20184 min read

© Freedom’s Phoenix: Donna Hancock Bitcoin is the new talk on the streets these days. You may have heard about […]

Bioterrorism: How Real is the Threat?
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Bioterrorism: How Real is the Threat?

Maya NormanFeb 11, 20186 min read

https://dribbble.com/shots/1773940-GQ-Magazine-Bio-Terror Much of the WMD threat today is focused on nuclear weapons and North Korea. However, bioterrorism is a threat […]

The United Kingdom and the Challenge of Far-Right Ideologies
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The United Kingdom and the Challenge of Far-Right Ideologies

John SimsFeb 10, 20186 min read

On June 19, 2016, Darren Osborne, motivated by anger about the terror attacks in the United Kingdom, drove his vehicle […]