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.

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AfricaNigeriaRise to Peace blog

Abubakar Shekau: His Many Deaths and Lasting Impact

Joan McDappaDec 12, 20214 min read

Very little is known about Abubakar Shekau, the late leader of the group Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-jihad. The little […]

Ukraine
EuropeRise to Peace blog

Resisting Russia: Ukraine on the Verge of a Far-Right Insurgency

Rise to PeaceDec 11, 20216 min read

An unclassified U.S. intelligence document, first reported on December 3rd by The Washington Post, revealed that Russia is planning a […]

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AfricaRise to Peace blog

ISIS in the Congo: A Counter-Terrorism Perspective

Chris Ynclan JrDec 10, 20215 min read

With much attention spotlighting ISIS-K’s increased capabilities, little attention has been brought to their counterparts within Central Africa. Much like […]

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Latin AmericaRise to Peace blog

Hezbollah’s Tentacles Threaten Latin America

Rise to PeaceDec 9, 20216 min read

Hezbollah, also known as Hizbullah, is a Lebanon-based Shia terrorist organization. Its creation dates back to 1982, after the Israeli […]

Bosnia
EuropeRise to Peace blog

Powder Keg of the Pandemic: Exploring the Ongoing Situation in Bosnia

Chris Ynclan JrDec 4, 20214 min read

Since the start of the pandemic there have been many worrying trends within global affairs. Among these have been the […]