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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AfghanistanRise to Peace blog

Earthquake in Afghanistan: How Environmental Challenges Threaten Peace

Rise to PeaceJun 23, 20223 min read

On June 22, at around 1:30 am local time, one of the deadliest earthquakes in Afghanistan’s history struck eastern provinces, […]

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AfghanistanRise to Peace blog

The Islamic State Claims a Deadly Explosion of a Sikh Temple in Kabul

Rise to PeaceJun 21, 20224 min read

On the morning of June 18th, a bomb exploded during an attack at a Sikh prayer place in Kabul while […]

January 6
Rise to Peace blogUnited States

The Role of the Proud Boys in the January 6th Attack

Rise to PeaceJun 17, 202212 min read

Proud Boy national chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio of Miami, Florida; former Proud Boy national chairman Ethan Nordean (“Rufio Panman”) of […]

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Rise to Peace blogUnited States

Who are the Proud Boys?

Rise to PeaceJun 13, 20229 min read

On Monday, June 6, 2022, Proud Boys leaders Henry “Enrique” Tarrio (38), Ethan Nordean (31), Joseph Biggs (38), Zachary Rehl […]

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AfricaRise to Peace blog

Islamic State Allegiances in Africa: A Sub-Saharan Breakdown

Rise to PeaceJun 11, 20224 min read

The ideology of the Islamic State has taken a significant hold in Sub-Saharan Africa. The group’s ideology has spread from […]