We believe that true peace is not just the absence of violence. Peace is a world in which everyone has access to safety, freedom, justice and equality.
Building peace is not an easy task. At Peace Direct, we support people and groups who are resisting violence and promoting lasting peace in some of the most conflict-affected countries around the world. Local people are the experts in the conflicts that affect their communities, and only they understand what it takes to build peace that lasts. These local experts are in every country, town and village where violent conflict takes hold. They are the community leaders, activists, youth groups, women’s groups, networks and social movements who are resisting violence and building peace in their communities and countries
These experts are called local peacebuilders, and they are at the heart of what we do.
