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.

Human Rights Champion or Ruthless Pragmatist: Did Aung San Suu Kyi Fool Us All?
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Human Rights Champion or Ruthless Pragmatist: Did Aung San Suu Kyi Fool Us All?

Maya NormanMar 4, 20186 min read

Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, who is serving as the de facto leader of Myanmar, has for […]

Vehicles as Tools of Destruction: The New Weapons of Terror
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Vehicles as Tools of Destruction: The New Weapons of Terror

John SimsMar 4, 20185 min read

It was a day of celebration. Strolling down the waterfront with fireworks overhead. Thousands gathered to mark the holiday.  The […]

From Remote, Luxurious Islands to Terrorist Breeding Ground: Trinidad and Tobago
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From Remote, Luxurious Islands to Terrorist Breeding Ground: Trinidad and Tobago

Austin LudolphMar 4, 20185 min read

© Getty – Trinidad and Tobago When people hear the words Trinidad and Tobago they think of lush, remote islands, […]

Harrowing Death, Calls For Action: The Syrian Genocide Persists
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Harrowing Death, Calls For Action: The Syrian Genocide Persists

Austin LudolphFeb 27, 20183 min read

The Assad regime has been conducting airstrikes on its own citizens for six years now. To date, more than a […]

How the United Nations Is Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow
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How the United Nations Is Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow

Ali AlmullaaliFeb 26, 20183 min read

The United Nations’ Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF) brought together more than 1,000 students and young professionals from around the world […]