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.

Belarus
EuropeMENARise to Peace blog

The Refugee Crisis at the Belarus-Poland Border

Joan McDappaNov 24, 20214 min read

With the recent happenings on the global scenes, especially in Belarus and Poland, one can fully understand the term global […]

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AfghanistanRise to Peace blog

Prioritizing the Evacuation of High-Risk Afghans

Chris Ynclan JrNov 23, 20215 min read

With the last American troops leaving Afghanistan this year, there are many questions regarding what the future holds for the […]

Liverpool
EuropeRise to Peace blog

The Liverpool Attack: A Need for Community-Based Counter-Terrorism Efforts

Ahmad Shah MohibiNov 22, 20215 min read

The Liverpool bombing on Remembrance Sunday has once again raised questions about the U.K. Counter-Terrorism Prevention Program. The alacrity with […]

Nigeria
AfricaNigeriaRise to Peace blog

What Measures Should be Taken to Counter Nigeria’s Insecurities?

Joan McDappaNov 22, 20216 min read

Nigeria has benefited from several projects and programs, all aimed at resolving the issue of insecurity including, addressing identified root […]

ISIS-K
AfghanistanRise to Peace blog

ISIS-K Grows as the Taliban Struggles to Maintain Power

Ahmad Shah MohibiNov 20, 20216 min read

According to a senior Afghan intelligence officer who spoke with Rise to Peace, ISIS of Khorasan (ISIS-K) is growing rapidly […]