What is the Interview Project?
The Interview Project is a groundbreaking initiative by Rise to Peace, designed to bring raw, firsthand insights into the world of extremism and terrorism. Unlike conventional research that relies on secondhand sources, this project travels to the heart of conflict zones to interview individuals who have been directly involved—from former extremists and terrorist recruits to survivors, families, community leaders, and even counterterrorism officials.
🔹 Former Terrorists & Recruits – Understanding the recruitment process, their experiences, and how they broke free.
🔹 Survivors & Families – Highlighting the human cost of extremism and how communities rebuild.
🔹 Counterterrorism Officials – Gaining perspectives from those on the front lines of preventing attacks.
🔹 Community Leaders & Educators – Examining the efforts to prevent radicalization at the grassroots level.
This global effort takes us to the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Europe, and the United States, where we investigate how radicalization happens, what drives individuals to extremism, and most importantly—what brings them back.
Why Did We Create the Interview Project?
I, Ahmad Shah Mohibi, grew up in war, fought in war, and now fight against war. Through lived experience in conflict zones, working alongside U.S. forces, and directly engaging with those affected by terrorism, I have seen how radicalization begins, spreads, and can ultimately be stopped.
But policymakers often rely on academic theories and outdated reports—they lack real-world intelligence on what drives extremism. That’s why Rise to Peace created the Interview Project—to bridge the gap between research and reality.
This project is more than just storytelling—it is a tool to educate governments, policymakers, journalists, students, and the public on the raw truth of terrorism.
Bringing These Stories to the World
The Interview Project will be broadcast across:
🎥 Major news channels (CNN, FOX, Al Jazeera, TRT World & more)
📡 University lecture circuits & academic research platforms
📲 Social media & online streaming platforms
📚 Counterterrorism & policy training programs
By showcasing these unfiltered stories, we shift the conversation—from politics to people, from numbers to names, from theory to reality.
Where Does Your Support Go?
Producing high-quality, frontline journalism requires resources and technology. Your contributions help us:
✅ Travel to conflict zones and conduct interviews worldwide
✅ Secure production equipment for high-quality storytelling
✅ Expand our reach by broadcasting interviews globally
✅ Support community youth mentoring programs to prevent radicalization
Your support doesn’t just fund a project—it amplifies real voices, drives global awareness, and helps fight extremism at its core.
Why Rise to Peace?
Our unique global network gives us access to stories and individuals that no other organization can reach. With our team of counterterrorism experts, journalists, and policy analysts, we provide an authentic, in-depth perspective on extremism that governments, researchers, and media rely on.
📢 With your support, we will take this project to the next level—expanding research, outreach, and global engagement.
Any amount—even $1—makes a difference.
🙏 Thank you for being part of this fight.