Joseph Tsongo and his group’s ‘garden of hope’
Joseph Tsongo lives in North Kivu in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a country already dealing with war, the deadly diseases of Ebola and measles, and now COVID-19.
Peace done differently: a Peace Direct animated film
Far too often, support for communities affected by war and violent conflict stops at emergency aid. Now is the time to think…how can we do things differently? In our new animated film, we celebrate local people at the heart of peacebuilding efforts around the world. We call for direct and sustained support of them, for … Continued
Xavier’s story
Climate change and conflict are two of the biggest challenges faced by our world. Yet, environmental work and peacebuilding efforts are rarely coordinated. By supporting local peacebuilders to reduce violence while caring for the environment, we’re determined to change this. This Earth Day, we share how you can help.
Our #StayHome reading list
What do we all have in common as we adjust to life during the COVID-19 crisis? We have all been urged to do just one thing: stay at home.
We mourn the loss of dedicated peacebuilder, Abdi Botan
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our partner and friend, Abdi Ali Botan, who died on Saturday 4th April, 2020, of natural causes.
The good work you support must continue…
At this time of world crisis, Peace Direct is working hard to make sure years of grassroots efforts to build peace doesn’t stop. We’re so grateful for your support of this work, which touches thousands of lives like those of Mai Mumiro and her daughter.
And now we need you more than ever.
Peace Direct Awards 2020: apply for our annual awards today
Updated: The 2020 application process is closed. The eighth annual Peace Direct Awards, previously known as the Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards, are now open for applications. The awards highlight the inspiring work that grassroots groups are doing to establish peace and rebuild communities in conflict-affected areas around the world.
Connect Online with Platform4Dialogue
Platform4Dialogue continues to make meetings accessible, providing, organisations and initiatives with an online platform to host text-based discussions, exchanges or conversations on various topics or themes from anywhere around the world.
Coronavirus: An update from Peace Direct
Thank you for being with us at this difficult time.
Support women building peace today!
On our screens and in our papers, we hear stories about brutal conflicts tearing lives apart. The stories that don’t make the headlines, however, are those of the courageous people building safer futures for those around them. People like Gulalai.