What Alliance for Peacebuilding does

Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit network organization founded in 2008, serving as a convener and collective-action platform for nearly 300 member organizations working in 181 countries to prevent violent conflict and build sustainable peace. Its primary constituents are peacebuilding NGOs and civil society organizations, U.S. federal policymakers (Congress, State Department), institutional funders and foundations, peacebuilding practitioners and researchers, and — through a newer 'Peacebuilding Starts at Home' vertical — U.S. domestic stakeholders focused on political polarization and civic trust. AfP operates as a coalition-style network with a community-led go-to-market model, acquiring and retaining members through convening power, shared learning initiatives, and advocacy rather than commercial sales.

AfP's core product and proprietary technology asset is the Eirene Peacebuilding Database, a web-based resource (eirene.allianceforpeacebuilding.org) cataloging more than 12,000 peacebuilding indicators across seven program areas: Dispute Resolution, Governance, Perceptions of Safety & Security, Resilience, Trust, Social Cohesion, and Violence Reduction. Beyond the database, AfP delivers a portfolio of interconnected programs including the annual PeaceCon conference, the AfP Peacebuilding Awards, the 'Got Conflict? Let's Talk Peacebuilding' podcast, the #CreativityInCrisis video series, the SDG16+ Storytelling Initiative, the 'Peace & Security in the 21st Century' book series with Rowman & Littlefield, the Prevention and Protection Working Group, the U.S. Peace Justice and Democracy Working Group, the Digital Peacebuilding Community of Practice, and curated AfP Digests (Atrocity Prevention, P/CVE, U.S. Peacebuilding, Cybersecurity). It also conducts field-shaping policy advocacy on issues including the Global Fragility Act, the Women, Peace and Security agenda, and atrocity prevention, and has established field-wide standards such as 'Guiding Standards for Peacebuilding Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation.'

AfP's revenue model is nonprofit, dual-stream: tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and institutional donors, supplemented by recurring membership dues from its ~300 organizational members. The organization is funded by diversified contributions from various institutional donors; specific donation tiers and membership fees are not publicly disclosed. It is governed by an independent Board of Directors, operates from Washington, DC, has 11–50 employees, and is currently led by Executive Director Liz Hume (since 2024), Deputy Executive Director Megan Corrado, and Board Chair Alan Fitts. AfP has received the 2018 Luxembourg Peace Prize (Outstanding Peace Support) and the 14th Annual Warren Knight Distinguished Service Award (2022), and has been named the #1 Global Peacebuilding Influencer & Change Agent.

Name

Alliance for Peacebuilding

Legal name

Alliance for Peacebuilding

Website

https://allianceforpeacebuilding.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alliance for Peacebuilding is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit network of nearly 300 peacebuilding organizations operating in 181 countries. It convenes members, advocates before U.S. policymakers, sets field standards, and operates the proprietary Eirene Peacebuilding Database of 12,000+ indicators.

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Product category

Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peace, Security & Arms Control Organizations (BPADAAAF), Counterterrorism & Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) Cooperation (BPADAFAG)

Keywords

• Peacebuilding network
• Conflict prevention services
• Policy advocacy coalition
• Peacebuilding standards
• Peacebuilding database

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: AfP is a nonprofit organization that relies primarily on tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and other donors to fund its operations, convening events, advocacy work, and member support programs.
2. Membership Dues: AfP cultivates a network of nearly 300 member organizations. Membership fees or benefits are offered in exchange for participation in the network, shared learning, and collective action.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) is a nonprofit network organization that convenes nearly 300 member organizations working in 181 countries to prevent and reduce violent conflict and build sustainable peace. It delivers policy advocacy, field standards for design/monitoring/evaluation, the Eirene Peacebuilding Database, the annual PeaceCon conference, working groups, and a portfolio of publications and media products that connect practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.

Product overview

Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) is a nonprofit network organization that functions as a platform rather than a single unified product. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs and initiatives including the Eirene Peacebuilding Database® (a comprehensive indicator collection tool), PeaceCon annual conference, Peacebuilding Awards, policy advocacy initiatives, learning and evaluation resources, the #CreativityInCrisis video series, the Got Conflict? Let's Talk Peacebuilding podcast, and various working groups focused on topics like atrocity prevention, digital peacebuilding, and U.S. peacebuilding. The organization also publishes the Peace & Security in the 21st Century Book Series and maintains a Peace & Conflict Statistics resource. AfP serves as a convener and collective action hub for nearly 300 member organizations working in 181 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eirene Peacebuilding Database: A pioneering comprehensive collection of over 12,000 indicators compiled across various peacebuilding resources covering seven program areas: Dispute Resolution, Governance, Perceptions of Safety & Security, Resilience, Trust, Social Cohesion, and Violence Reduction
• PeaceCon
• Future of Peace and Security Coalition
• Peacebuilding Awards

Products and services

• Eirene Peacebuilding Database A web-based, comprehensive collection of over 12,000 peacebuilding indicators organized across seven program areas: Dispute Resolution, Governance, Perceptions of Safety and Security, Resilience, Trust, Social Cohesion, and Violence Reduction. Designed for peacebuilding practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.
• PeaceCon Annual Conference AfP's flagship annual conference bringing together peacebuilding experts, policymakers, and practitioners to address challenges and find practical solutions to rising violent conflict. The conference also hosts the AfP Peacebuilding Awards ceremony.
• AfP Peacebuilding Awards Annual recognition program honoring outstanding individuals, organizations, and U.S. Congressional members who are building and advancing the peacebuilding field, including the Peacebuilding Champion Award, Local Peacebuilder Award, Melanie Greenberg Award, and Rick Love Award.
• Peace and Security in the 21st Century Book Series Book series co-developed with Rowman and Littlefield covering peacebuilding topics for students, practitioners, and the general public.
• AfP Network Membership Membership program for peacebuilding organizations, providing access to convening events, working groups, shared learning, collective advocacy, and the network's collective action platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Network of nearly 300 organizations operating in 181 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CSPPS (Civil Society Platform for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfP and CSPPS are described as leading networks together representing more than 500 peacebuilding organizations. They co-issue statements, policy letters, and calls for diplomacy — for example, issuing joint calls for diplomacy and restraint in the Middle East ceasefire. This is a flagship coalition-level partnership amplifying collective advocacy.
• FrameWorks (FrameWorks Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfP partnered with FrameWorks to conduct research on how to reframe 'peace' and 'peacebuilding' for public understanding in the United States. This research informed AfP's narrative-shaping strategy and the #PeacebuildingIs campaign, resulting in concrete communication guidance for the field.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peace Direct: International NGO that supports local peacebuilders in conflict-affected regions and amplifies their work. Comparable to AfP in fieldbuilding focus and in elevating the role of local actors in preventing violent conflict.
• Search for Common Ground: One of the largest international peacebuilding NGOs, working to transform conflict worldwide through locally driven programs. Directly comparable to AfP as a field-leading peacebuilding organization with global programs, policy advocacy, and a focus on preventing violent conflict.
• Conciliation Resources: International NGO working on peacebuilding and conflict resolution through dialogue, partnerships, and policy work. Comparable to AfP in promoting collaborative approaches to resolving violent conflict and convening peacebuilding practitioners.
• International Crisis Group: Global think tank working to prevent wars and shape policy on conflicts worldwide. Directly comparable to AfP as a policy- and field-shaping organization producing research and analysis on peace and security issues across fragile states.
• International Alert: One of the oldest international peacebuilding NGOs, focused on building sustainable peace through policy, research, and programming in conflict-affected countries. Closely comparable to AfP's mission and membership-based approach.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Large global humanitarian and development organization that operates in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. Comparable to AfP at the humanitarian–development–peace nexus, though Mercy Corps is a broader operational NGO with direct programming rather than a network body.
• United States Institute of Peace (USIP): U.S. federal institution dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding globally. Comparable to AfP in mission (peace and security, conflict prevention, training, research) but is a government-funded institute with broader resources and a more institutional remit.
• United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO): UN system entity that supports peacebuilding efforts in countries at risk of relapsing into conflict. Comparable to AfP at the multilateral peacebuilding and policy-architecture level, with a UN-mandated role that overlaps AfP's peacebuilding and standards-setting agenda.
• The Carter Center: Non-governmental organization focused on conflict resolution, democracy promotion, and human rights globally. Comparable to AfP in its peace and security mission and convening credibility, with a more institutionalized and global programmatic footprint.

Emerging players

• Build Up: Nonprofit focused on supporting locally led peacebuilding and shifting donor practice toward local actors. Comparable to AfP as a fieldbuilding organization promoting collective action and shared standards in the peacebuilding ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AfPeacebuilding
• Facebookfacebook.com/AfPeacebuilding
• Instagraminstagram.com/afpeacebuilding
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alliance-for-peacebuilding

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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