Rise to Peace is a U.S.-based nonprofit focused on stopping terrorism and growing peace with research, education, events, and honest talk.

We don’t pick sides—our mission is to connect people everywhere to share experience and stop terrorism—helping everyone and governments take action!

We tackle groups like the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, the Taliban, the Haqqani Network in Afghanistan, and Jemaah Islamiyah in Southeast Asia; drug cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel in Latin America; Hindu extremists like Sanatan Sanstha in India; Christian extremists like the Lord’s Resistance Army in Africa and violent cults in Latin America; far-right hate groups like The Base, Proud Boys in the U.S., and the Identitarian Movement in Europe; state-sponsored terrorism from nations like Iran (supporting Hezbollah and Hamas) and North Korea (funding cyberattacks); plus cyber terrorism with lone-wolf actors and online threats. We look into these dangers, write clear reports, and teach people. Our online work stops their lies, our panels and talks bring people together, and our media shares the truth worldwide.

Vision

A world where no one faces war or terrorism—just peace.

How We Fight Extremism

Rise to Peace doesn’t just sit back—we move. Our plan takes on extremism with action, research, and ideas.

Pakistan
PakistanRise to Peace blog

ISIS Claims Responsibility for the Suicide Bombing in Pakistan

Rise to PeaceApr 6, 20225 min read

According to security officials, a suicide explosion occurred on March 4th during prayer services at a Shia Muslim Mosque in […]

India
IndiaRise to Peace blog

Insurgency in India’s Northeastern Frontiers

Rise to PeaceApr 4, 20224 min read

The far northeastern frontier of India is infamous for insurgent activities which have been functioning for decades. The region is […]

ELN
ColombiaLatin AmericaRise to Peace blog

The Rise of Urban Terrorism in Colombia? ELN Involvement in Citizen Protests

Rise to PeaceApr 3, 20225 min read

During the last few years, there have been multiple protests in Colombia against the government. Thousands of people have taken […]

Russia
Rise to Peace blogRussia

What is Russia Really Thinking?

Rise to PeaceMar 31, 202211 min read

Since President Putin launched his attack on Ukraine, Russia has faced a considerable Western backlash. Disconnected from the global financial […]

Plan Colombia
Latin AmericaRise to Peace blog

Strategies to Combat Narco-Terrorism in Latin America: The Case of Plan Colombia

Rise to PeaceMar 27, 20227 min read

During the 1990s, the U.S. and Colombian governments entered into a security and counternarcotics assistance agreement, known as Plan Colombia. […]