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.

An Organizational Tactic or a Volunteer’s Catharsis: Is Suicide Terrorism Strategic for All Parties Involved?

An Organizational Tactic or a Volunteer’s Catharsis: Is Suicide Terrorism Strategic for All Parties Involved?

Maya NormanMar 12, 20186 min read

© Copyright Glomacs Many mistakenly believe that suicide terrorism is an act undertaken by the most deranged in a group […]

Terrorism or Just Terror: When Horror Springs From Within

Terrorism or Just Terror: When Horror Springs From Within

John SimsMar 12, 20185 min read

© Lisa Marie Pane/AP, The Atlantic Alyssa Alhadeff. Scott Beigel. Martin Duque Anguiano. Nicholas Dworet. Aaron Feis. Jamie Guttenberg. Chris […]

Terrorism in Africa: Will Tillerson Tip the Scale?

Terrorism in Africa: Will Tillerson Tip the Scale?

Austin LudolphMar 12, 20183 min read

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to meet with leaders of five African nations this week. He is there to […]

Jihadist Violence in Burkina Faso

Jihadist Violence in Burkina Faso

Rise to PeaceMar 8, 20186 min read

Twin terrorist attacks targeting Burkina Faso’s army headquarters and the French embassy shook the country’s capital, Ouagadougou on March 2nd (Associated […]

The EU Calls for Removal of all Extremist Content on Social Media

The EU Calls for Removal of all Extremist Content on Social Media

Josephine NeulenMar 5, 20183 min read

The European Union has given social media companies like Google, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter three months to demonstrate that they […]