"Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” - Ronald Reagan

Priorities: Making Peace Possible

The Foundation for Peace and Humanitarian Dialogue (FPHD) is a pioneering non-governmental organization committed to promoting sustainable peace, security, and humanitarian support in fragile African states affected by armed conflicts and crises. The organization empowers communities in conflict-affected regions by fostering peace and supporting conflict resolution through evidence-based research, advocacy, and capacity building.

FPHD also serves as a Humanitarian Observatory for The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre (HSC) at the International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University in the Netherlands, addressing critical security and humanitarian challenges. Our aims and objectives revolve around five core fundamental issues. Read more...

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Thematic Areas

Our holistic approach to humanitarian services and human development integrates these nine pillars:

Peacebuilding (International/Local)

Strengthening conflict-affected regions by fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and sustainable peace through community-driven initiatives.

Security

For real-time communication needs, our Onsite Promoting stability in fragile states by addressing root causes of insecurity and supporting local, regional, and international efforts to ensure safety for vulnerable populations.

Humanitarian Aid

Delivering critical support to individuals and communities affected by conflict, natural disasters, and crises, ensuring timely access to food, shelter, healthcare, and essential services.

Counterterrorism

Collaborating with national and international partners to prevent terrorism and violent extremism by addressing the socio-political factors that contribute to radicalization.

Advocacy

Championing peace and security policies through engagement with governments, civil society, and international bodies, amplifying the voices of those affected by conflict and humanitarian crises.

Empowerment

Equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge, skills, and tools to address conflicts, improve livelihoods, and contribute to the peacebuilding process.

Climate Change

Addressing the growing impact of climate change on peace and security by promoting environmental sustainability, adaptation strategies, and resilient communities in conflict-prone areas.

Community Engagement

Fostering grassroots participation in conflict resolution, peace initiatives, and development projects, ensuring that local voices are central to creating sustainable solutions.

Research

Conducting rigorous, evidence-based research to understand the complexities of conflict, insecurity, and humanitarian crises, guiding informed interventions and policy-making.

Crisis Management

Responding swiftly and effectively to crises by developing strategies that minimize harm, restore stability, and build long-term resilience in affected regions

With your support we can ensure more people are free to live in peace

While conflict is inevitable, violence is not. We bring people in conflict together, creating space for conflict transformation. Some of our work spans multiple regions to explore and share common strategies for resolving conflict peacefully. Without peace, society cannot thrive. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond – help us build peace.

"It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it. It is not enough to believe in it one must work for it." - Eleanor Roosvelt

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