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.

Education Has Become A Casualty of War

Education Has Become A Casualty of War

Josephine NeulenFeb 10, 20184 min read

Last week, USA Today published an article about a boy named Said in Kenya who had been unable to attend […]

U.S. International Terrorism Strategy in 2018: New Battleplan or More of the Same?

U.S. International Terrorism Strategy in 2018: New Battleplan or More of the Same?

John SimsFeb 5, 20185 min read

© Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images U.S. International Terrorism Strategy in 2018: New Battleplan or More of the Same? On January 30, […]

Terrorism Has No Religion

Terrorism Has No Religion

Ali AlmullaaliFeb 3, 20184 min read

Terrorism has no religion and no homeland. It is wrong to attribute terrorism to the teachings of a specific religion. […]

More than Ideology: The Radicalized Identity

More than Ideology: The Radicalized Identity

Josephine NeulenFeb 2, 20184 min read

With the rise of violent extremism and terrorist groups like Daesh recruiting and radicalizing people all over the world, we […]

The Laptop Bomb: The Latest Extremist Weapon and Homeland Security Nightmare

The Laptop Bomb: The Latest Extremist Weapon and Homeland Security Nightmare

Austin LudolphJan 31, 20184 min read

© Harun Maruf-Daallo Airlines Flight 159 after an explosion from a laptop bomb The new threat for TSA and Homeland […]