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.

Philippines
AsiaRise to Peace blog

The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Proactive Countermeasure Against Abu Sayyaf

Rise to PeaceApr 27, 20226 min read

Members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) come from a split of the Moro National Liberation Front, which was renowned […]

Kabul
AfghanistanRise to Peace blog

Deadly Attacks Target Schools in Western Kabul

Rise to PeaceApr 26, 20224 min read

On April 19, 2022, at least nine individuals died, and more than 50 were injured, per UNICEF’s report, after a […]

Mexico
Latin AmericaRise to Peace blog

A Growing and Changing Threat: The Evolution of Narco-Warfare in Mexico

Rise to PeaceApr 24, 20228 min read

The levels of violence associated with drug trafficking in Mexico are critical. The country has several security challenges due to […]

CIA
Rise to Peace blog

Looking Back: Al-Qaeda’s Unexpected Attack Against the Central Intelligence Agency

Rise to PeaceApr 21, 20228 min read

For a decade, an elite team of military and intelligence agents operated in secret around the world with one clear […]

Failed
IndiaRise to Peace blog

Mitigating Failed Counter-Insurgency Operations in India

Rise to PeaceApr 18, 20226 min read

Recent cases of repeated failed military operations in northeastern India provoked many to question New Delhi’s approach in countering insurgency […]