How we work

Conciliation Resources believes local people have an important role in transforming their own violent conflicts and that the international community has a collective responsibility to help in these processes.

People-centred peacebuilding

Our practical work is guided by the needs of individuals and groups working in areas of potential violence or armed conflict around the world.

To understand our approach, one must take a people-centred look at the challenges of global conflict politics. Most activities to promote peace are not about formal mediation between governments and armed groups. The true picture is more complex. Transforming conflict requires processes that work at all levels of society and involves different people in many roles, from civil servants and NGO activists to local journalists working across conflict divides.

Our main areas of expertise include:

• promoting locally-led peace initiatives in war-affected regions
• facilitating dialogue within and across conflict divides
• documenting and analysing peace processes
• promoting opportunities for comparative learning
• articulating policy and influencing governments and other decision makers

Working in partnership

Collaborative partnerships lie at the heart of what we do. Our partners in the Caucasus, Africa, Asia and Latin America are exceptional people who have made difficult choices to challenge violence and work for a better future within their societies. We offer long-term and flexible support to help strengthen their efforts and tackle the underlying causes that fuel and prolong conflicts.

Find out more about our partners and where we work.