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.

IS-K
AfghanistanRise to Peace blog

IS-K Seeks to Undermine the Taliban

Rise to PeaceJun 7, 20224 min read

In recent months, IS-K has increased the frequency and intensity of terrorist attacks against the Taliban and regional countries, up […]

Civil War
AfghanistanPakistanRise to Peace blog

How Likely is Another Civil War in Afghanistan and What Would it Mean for Pakistan?

Rise to PeaceJun 6, 20226 min read

For the second time, the Taliban captured Afghanistan putting an end to what is known as the United States’ longest […]

Natural
AfricaEuropeRise to Peace blog

Europe Turns to Mozambique for Natural Resources Despite Islamic State Attacks

Rise to PeaceMay 31, 20224 min read

Allegedly, energy companies are planning to return to the Mozambique province of Cabo Delgado despite unrest caused by ISIS-Mozambique. Due […]

Marawi
AsiaRise to Peace blog

Five Years After the Philippines’ Marawi Siege: Lessons from Within

Rise to PeaceMay 31, 20226 min read

It has been almost five years since armed militants from two ISIL-affiliated organizations, Abu Sayyaf and the Maute, battled with […]

Al Shabaab
AfricaRise to Peace blog

The New Fight Against Al Shabaab

Rise to PeaceMay 29, 20225 min read

To counter the growth of Al Shabaab in Somalia, the Biden Administration has made the decision to deploy U.S. troops […]