We believe that peacebuilding is a long-term vocation. It is a daily, weekly, monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures. So, while we engage in resolution and management of immediate crises, we are equally focused on Conflict Transformation and Post-Conflict raconciliation that seeks to address deep rooted injustices and misconceptions that fuel deadly conflicts.

Our research projects have taught us that there are still significant gaps in rehabilitation and re-integration programming for former Violent Extremist Fighters outside of the criminal justice system which is contributing to high rates of recidivism. Beyond policy advocacy efforts around rehabilitation and reintegration, we are now testing new programmes designed to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation and reintegration interventions, helping individuals and families to disengage from violence and violent extremist ideas.

With a special focus on victims of state torture, survivors of terrorism and their families, we are working with supportive and experienced staff to create pilot safe spaces for victims and survivors to heal, rejuvenate their spirit, find new passions, and live more meaningful and productive lives.

In recognition of the disproportionate impact of violent conflict on young people and their future, we build the capacity of young people to advance justice, and shape lasting peace in their communities

Because men & women have differential experiences both during & post-conflict, women in particular have a unique set of challenges related to peace&security, we strive to ensure gender issues are mainstreamed across our projects, that our research helps broaden the existing body of knowledge on Women, Peace, Security, and that our advocacy achieves a better representation of women in both peace & security policy making and programming.

We understand the link between poor governance, fragility and social unrest. We work with likeminded actors to strengthen institutions of accountability and rule of law, resolving conflicts and overcoming fragility.

We are continuously trying to understand the nexus between climate change and conflict so as to design appropriate strategies in this area.
Mainstreaming climate change mitigation in our peace and security work is a new focus area aimed at ensuring that the communities we serve not only contribute to the earth’s sustainability but are able to address threats climate change poses to security and safety.

Economic exclusion and limited opportunities for economic advancement generate frustration and hopelessness that can easily be exploited to lure vulnerable youth and communities into acts of violence. Through Technical and Vocational Skills Training, Business Management Training, Mentorship, Coaching, Apprenticeship, and Financial Literacy, we employ multi-faceted livelihood and economic empowerment initiatives geared toward increasing access to job opportunities, market information, and other production assets for vulnerable communities.

Through Intra and Interfaith Dialogues, Training, Gardening, and Sports projects, we have helped shape a better understanding of the influence of religion on conflict, rallied people of all faiths to work for peace, and facilitated new friendships among youth and adults of all faith backgrounds.