Stories of peace
Peace Direct invited to speak to members of Congress about atrocity prevention
On Wednesday 14th November the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission held a hearing on atrocity prevention. Our US Senior Representative addressed Members of the United States Congress. Read more »
US Midterms 2018: Three Peacebuilding Lessons for Election Day
Drawing upon our experiences with other deeply divided societies, Peace Direct's Bridget Moix proposes three peacebuilding lessons as America heads to the polls. Read more »
Masika is 13.
She lives in DR Congo. Masika was helping her aunt collect firewood when she was captured by soldiers and forced to join the militia.
She was forced to live a life no child should live.
Thankfully, she was found by our local partner. They gave her food, shelter and psychological support.
They will find her family, or a foster home to take care of her, and provide skills training or support her to go back to school.
Local people stopping war and building peace were a lifeline to Masika.
They urgently need your support.
