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.

Nigeria
AfricaNigeriaRise to Peace blog

History Replay: What’s Next for Nigeria?

Joan McDappaJan 3, 20224 min read

One Nigeria, a phrase capable of setting off sparks depending on whom you address. Is Nigeria one? Or is this […]

MS13
Latin AmericaRise to Peace blog

How to Classify MS13: Gang or Terrorist Group?

Rise to PeaceJan 2, 20224 min read

On January 14, 2021, the U.S. government accused 14 leaders of the criminal gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS13) of terrorism. The […]

Radicalization
AfricaNigeriaRise to Peace blog

Understanding the Drivers of Radicalization in Nigeria

Joan McDappaDec 30, 20215 min read

Violent extremism in modern-day Nigeria dates back to pre-colonial days; from the far north to the deep south, historical records show the […]

Afghans in Turkey
EUROPE & CENTRAL ASIARise to Peace blog

Restless in Ankara: A Report on Conditions for Afghans

Chris Ynclan JrDec 29, 20215 min read

As the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August, many Afghans became fearful of what life under Taliban rule would resemble. […]

COVID-19
Rise to Peace blog

The Perfect Storm: COVID-19 and Extremism

Rise to PeaceDec 28, 20219 min read

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended human society across the world. Over the last two years, governments have sought to control […]