Rise to Peace
Across Regions.

Khurshid University, Kabul · 2018-06-27

Is Peace Possible?

convening · Jun 27, 2018

Taking the Peace Conversation Back to Kabul

A Rise to Peace discussion at Khurshid University brought the question of Afghanistan’s future into a university setting in Kabul, connecting the Washington dialogue with people living the conflict directly.

media · Jul 2018

The Peace Process Goes on Air

Shah appeared on TOLOnews to discuss U.S. direct talks with the Taliban and the Afghan peace process—an early example of the organization using media as public education, not simply publicity.

education · Mar 13, 2019

Elections, Extremism and the Next Generation

At the American University of Afghanistan, Rise to Peace’s public-engagement work connected political transition, extremism and the role of young people in Afghanistan’s future.

humanitarian · Aug 2021

Family Rescue Became a Wider Network of Help

Shah’s own family was trying to escape, but the work widened. He coordinated with military and veteran networks, moved names and information through trusted channels and helped eligible families navigate a rapidly changing evacuation environment. Public interviews from that week captured the work while it was still unfolding.