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.

Insurgency
AfricaNigeriaRise to Peace blog

Ending Insurgency in Nigeria

Joan McDappaJan 9, 20224 min read

October 1, 1960 was a significant moment in the history of Nigeria; finally, this nation would become an independent, self-governing […]

Repatriation
EuropeRise to Peace blogSyria

The Repatriation of European Women and Children

Rise to PeaceJan 9, 20224 min read

In 2019 there was a major incident of the capture of women and children possibly linked to ISIS. Approximately 1,000 […]

Capitol
Domestic TerrorismRise to Peace blog

One Year After January 6: Who Attacked the Capitol?

Rise to PeaceJan 8, 20226 min read

Just over one year ago, Americans across the nation watched in stunned disbelief as one of the most powerful and […]

Domestic
Domestic TerrorismRise to Peace blog

Domestic Terrorism in 2022: Key Risks and Trends

Rise to PeaceJan 4, 202214 min read

As 2022 commences, the domestic security landscape continues to evolve and mutate. The COVID-19 pandemic, and our efforts to contain […]

UAE
AfghanistanRise to Peace blog

Guests in the Gulf: Afghans in the UAE

Chris Ynclan JrJan 3, 20224 min read

As part of an ongoing series from Rise to Peace, this article hopes to bring continued attention to the Afghan […]