John Filson Peace Strategies

Facilitates dialogue between U.S. officials and civil society leaders in conflict zones

Primary audience
Government Officials
Work area
Peacebuilding
Topic
Conflict Prevention
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About Organization

John Filson Peace Strategies connects U.S. government officials with civil society leaders in regions affected by violence and armed conflict. Based in Cambridge, MA, the organization facilitates cross-cultural learning about locally-driven conflict prevention approaches. The organization operates as a consultancy bridging diplomatic and grassroots peacebuilding efforts.

What They Focus On

Conflict Prevention

Promotes locally-driven strategies to prevent violence and address root causes of armed conflict

Civil Society Engagement

Strengthens connections between grassroots peacebuilders and international policymakers in war-affected regions

U.S. Policy Dialogue

Informs American officials about community perspectives on security, governance, and sustainable peace

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Contexts

    Map regions experiencing violence where local civil society has developed prevention strategies

  • 02

    Connect Stakeholders

    Facilitate introductions between U.S. government officials and grassroots peacebuilding leaders

  • 03

    Convene Dialogues

    Organize structured conversations to share insights on locally-driven conflict prevention approaches

  • 04

    Support Implementation

    Help officials integrate community-based peacebuilding perspectives into policy and programming

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by John Filson Peace Strategies

Dialogue Facilitation

Organizes meetings between U.S. officials and local civil society leaders in conflict-affected regions

Conflict Prevention Training

Educates policymakers on community-based approaches to preventing violence and sustaining peace

Cross-Cultural Engagement

Builds understanding across differences by connecting diverse stakeholders in complex security environments

Team & Leadership

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Contact

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Email

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Cambridge, MA