We hope to see communities working together across divides to resolve conflict peacefully
The Bible tells us that those who have suffered the realities of poverty, violence and oppression are the ones God chooses to rebuild, restore and renew (Isaiah 61:1-4). It describes them as ‘oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendour’. Supporting and enabling such individuals is at the heart of our peacebuilding work.
The Bible tells us that those who have suffered the realities of poverty, violence and oppression are the ones God chooses to rebuild, restore and renew (Isaiah 61:1-4). It describes them as ‘oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendour’. Supporting and enabling such individuals is at the heart of our peacebuilding work.
We aim for deep impact, investing in and nurturing these key change-makers, committing to work in locations long enough to see and measure sustainable change. We combine this support with development programmes that address the drivers of conflict – from climate change to lack of sustainable employment. We also look to strengthen those structures and processes that bring peace.
We recognise the contribution and success of female peacebuilders, and the vital role young people can play, and we prioritise these groups as we build and support peacebuilding networks. We also challenge harmful social norms that exclude women and young people through our Transforming Masculinities programmes and our work with survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.