Peace Direct

Supports local peacebuilders worldwide to transform conflict and stop violence in their communities

Primary audience
Conflict-affected communities
Work area
Peacebuilding support
Topic
Conflict transformation
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About Organization

Peace Direct works to empower local communities and organizations to lead peacebuilding efforts in conflict-affected regions. The organization has supported grassroots peacebuilders in over 25 countries during the past 15 years. Based in Washington, DC, Peace Direct provides vital assistance to local actors who have the knowledge, relationships, and capacity to create sustainable peace.

What They Focus On

Grassroots Peacebuilding

Supporting local organizations and activists in conflict-affected communities to lead sustainable violence prevention and transformation efforts

Local Leadership Development

Building capacity of community-based peacebuilders through funding, training, and technical assistance to strengthen their impact

Power Rebalancing

Advocating for structural changes that shift decision-making authority from international agencies to local communities and leaders

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Local Leaders

    Locate grassroots organizations and activists with deep community knowledge and existing conflict transformation work

  • 02

    Provide Direct Support

    Deliver financial assistance and technical resources to enable local peacebuilders to continue their work

  • 03

    Build Local Capacity

    Strengthen organizational skills and relationships to ensure sustainable, community-driven peacebuilding efforts over time

  • 04

    Amplify Local Voices

    Advocate for power shifts that place local communities at the center of peacebuilding decisions

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Peace Direct

Local Peacebuilder Support

Provides financial and technical assistance to grassroots organizations and activists working to transform conflict locally

Capacity Building

Strengthens local organizations through training and resources to enhance their peacebuilding effectiveness and sustainability

Power Rebalancing Advocacy

Works to shift power from international agencies to local communities in defining and driving peacebuilding initiatives

Conflict Transformation

Supports local groups in preventing and stopping violence through community-led approaches to resolving disputes

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Peace Direct.

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Contact

Get in touch with Peace Direct

Email

[email protected]

Phone

2027348053
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Washington, DC