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.

Refugees
AfghanistanRise to Peace blog

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Persistent Challenges Facing Afghan Refugees

Chris Ynclan JrFeb 1, 20224 min read

With the eyes of the world fixated on the crisis in Ukraine, the dire situation in Afghanistan and the plight […]

Insurgency
Rise to Peace blogUnited States

Insurgency within the United States: Absurd or Inevitable?

Rise to PeaceJan 30, 202213 min read

“No one wants to believe that their beloved democracy is in decline, or headed toward war,” says Barbara F. Walter, […]

Zacatecas
Latin AmericaRise to Peace blog

Violence Overflows in Zacatecas: The War Between the CJNG and the Sinaloa Cartel

Rise to PeaceJan 29, 20226 min read

The Mexican state of Zacatecas is the battlefield between two criminal organizations and narco-terrorists. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) […]

Oil
AfricaNigeriaRise to Peace blog

The Effects of Oil Production on the Niger Delta

Joan McDappaJan 26, 20225 min read

Peaceful, full of life, resource-rich, and green are all features that were once attributes of the Niger Delta. The region, […]

Cryptocurrencies
Latin AmericaRise to Peace blog

The Use of Cryptocurrencies to Finance Terrorism in Latin America

Rise to PeaceJan 25, 20226 min read

In recent years, cryptocurrencies have become increasingly relevant in world financial markets. This digital means of exchange is a revolution […]