RISE TO PEACE
Peace. Rights. Security. Human Dignity.
Rise to Peace is an international nonprofit advancing peace and stability by expanding education—especially for youth and women—promoting peace through dialogue and mutual understanding, and addressing environmental challenges that impact everyone, including access to clean water and sustainable food systems.
We work across research, education, convening, media, and humanitarian action—bringing together practitioners, scholars, journalists, and community leaders to strengthen resilience and reduce violence worldwide.
OUR WORK
Education & Leadership for Youth and Women
We invest in people—skills, mentorship, and leadership—so communities have more problem-solvers and fewer paths to desperation.
Impact:
- 500+ fellows and interns trained since 2017
- 34 countries represented in our global learning network
Peacebuilding Through Dialogue
We convene real conversations that build trust, lower tensions, and move communities toward practical solutions.
Impact:
- 30+ international peace dialogues and conferences across multiple regions
Research That Strengthens Communities
We produce practical, community-informed research on what drives instability—misinformation, polarization, governance failures, social division, and human-rights concerns—so decision-makers and communities can act early and smarter.
Impact:
- 680+ investigations, reports, and briefings
Environmental Stability That Protects Lives
We treat clean water, food sustainability, and environmental stress as stability issues. When basic needs break down, insecurity grows. We support awareness, partnerships, and community-focused solutions that improve resilience.
Focus areas:
- Clean water access
- Sustainable food systems
- Community resilience under environmental pressure
Humanitarian Support When Crisis Hits
When lives are at risk, we respond—fast and with dignity. We help people reach safety and support families as they rebuild stability.
Impact:
- Helped evacuate ~500 individuals at imminent risk during the August 2021 Afghanistan collapse
- Supported relocation efforts for nearly 4,500 Afghan evacuees from Abu Dhabi to the United States
- Operated with a dedicated team of 24 during peak evacuation support
Media & Public Awareness
Accurate information saves lives. We use global media and public education to clarify facts, reduce fear, and push conversations toward solutions—education, dialogue, community resilience, and human dignity. Our goal is simple: change minds away from hate and toward peace.
Reach:
- Millions of people engaged worldwide through media, digital platforms, and public education
Where our experts appear: - CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, Al Jazeera, TRT World, BBC, and other international outlets
OUR MISSION
Rise to Peace advances peace and stability by expanding education—especially for youth and women—promoting peace through dialogue and mutual understanding, and addressing environmental challenges that impact everyone, including access to clean water and sustainable food systems.
OUR VISION
A world where youth and women lead with education, communities solve problems through dialogue instead of violence, and every person has the basics that make stability possible—clean water, sustainable food, dignity, and a real chance to thrive.
FELLOWSHIP & LEADERSHIP PIPELINE
Since 2017, our fellowship and training programs have supported 500+ fellows and interns from 34 countries—developing a global network committed to peacebuilding, civic resilience, and community stability.
CONTACT
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
Regional Offices: Istanbul, Turkey | Dubai, UAE
General & Media: hello@risetopeace.org
Fellowship: fellows@risetopeace.org
Website: www.risetopeace.org
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