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.

Maher al-Agal
Rise to Peace blogSyria

What the Death of Maher al-Agal Means for the Future of the Islamic State

Rise to PeaceJul 26, 20224 min read

Maher al-Agal was killed in a U.S. drone strike in northwest Syria on July 12, 2022. Al-Agal was a top […]

Katibat Macina
AfricaRise to Peace blog

Katibat Macina: A Growing Threat in Mali

Rise to PeaceJul 12, 20224 min read

According to a statement by the Malian government, heightened attention is on Katibat Macina, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist organization, for its […]

Drone
Rise to Peace blogSyria

A U.S. Drone Strike Kills an al-Qaeda Linked Commander in Syria

Rise to PeaceJul 8, 20223 min read

On June 27, another drone strike was successfully completed against the leader of an al-Qaeda affiliate group in northern Syria, […]

Women's Rights
AfghanistanRise to Peace blog

Afghan Elders’ Meeting Ends with No Mention of Women’s Rights

Rise to PeaceJul 4, 20223 min read

Last week, a three-day gathering of 3,000 male ethnic and Afghan religious leaders ended.  Led by the Taliban’s rarely seen […]

Famine
AfricaRise to Peace blog

Impending Famine in Somalia Exacerbated by Al-Shabaab

Rise to PeaceJun 26, 20225 min read

Somalia has been facing the region’s worst drought and possible famine conditions within the past 40 years.  Experts confirm climate […]