Kristna Fredsrörelsen, SweFOR

What Kristna Fredsrörelsen, SweFOR does

Kristna Fredsrörelsen (operating internationally as SweFOR) is a Swedish non-profit Christian peace organization founded in 1919 and registered as an ideell förening in Sweden. It operates from a 32-person headquarters at the Ekumeniska centret in Bromma/Alvik, Stockholm, with local groups across six Swedish cities (Göteborg, Helsingborg, Luleå, Umeå, Uppsala, Höga kusten) and is the Swedish branch of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR). Its core programmatic products are the International Accompaniment Program protecting human rights defenders in conflict zones, the Peace Diplomacy certification program for Swedish congregations, digital courses on peace and civil courage, the Peacelab Farsta / Young Peacemakers youth project, and publications including the Fredsnytt magazine and the policy book Fredspolitiska perspektiv.

The organization's business model is a multi-source non-profit funding stack: monthly recurring donations at 100/150/250 SEK, one-time gifts at 150/250/500 SEK, membership fees, church collections (kollekter), foundation grants, and — most significantly — institutional funding from Sida under a new three-year framework agreement signed in December 2025. Delivery is executed through international partner organizations (Justapaz in Colombia for 30+ years; ONAD and CEPO in South Sudan; NOVA in Western Sahara; partners in Palestine/Israel) and through domestic ecumenical partners (Act Svenska kyrkan, Diakonia, Studieförbundet Bilda, Equmeniakyrkan). Go-to-market is hybrid: self-serve digital on krf.se plus relationship-driven outreach via local groups, Almedalsveckan seminars, and peace festivals such as Fredsfestivalen i Farsta.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed; based on headcount, geographic scope, and Sida framework sizing, the operating budget is estimated in the low single-digit millions of USD. Customers, in the NGO sense, are split between long-tail individual donors/members (low concentration) and a single large institutional anchor (Sida), with foundation grants and church collections providing secondary diversification.

Name

Kristna Fredsrörelsen, SweFOR

Legal name

Kristna Fredsrörelsen

Website

https://krf.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kristna Fredsrörelsen (SweFOR) is a Swedish non-profit Christian peace organization founded in 1919 that runs international accompaniment for human rights defenders in conflict zones and peace-education programs for Swedish churches, funded by member donations and a Sida framework agreement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Peace advocacy and nonviolence education

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Peace, Security Sector Reform & Stabilization Programs (BPADABAH)

Keywords

• Peace education
• Nonviolence training
• Human rights protection
• Faith-based advocacy
• Civil society mobilization

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm (Alvik/Bromma)

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Kristna Fredsrörelsen generates revenue through membership fees from individuals who join the organization to support its peace work.
2. Individual donations and gifts: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, including monthly giving programs, one-time gifts, memorial gifts, and legacy bequests.
3. Sida institutional funding: Statliga medel through Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) constitute a major source of funding, governed by multi-year agreements. In 2025, a new three-year agreement was signed enabling continued international operations.
4. Church collections and foundations: Kollekter from churches (church collections) and grants from foundations and funds.
5. Publication and book sales: Sale of publications such as the book Fredspolitiska perspektiv (115 SEK including postage) and other educational materials.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Kristna Fredsrörelsen delivers peacebuilding services combining international accompaniment for human rights defenders in conflict zones, nonviolence education for Swedish churches and individuals, and policy advocacy for human security. Its sellable offerings include a peace diplomacy certification program for congregations, digital courses in nonviolence and civil courage, the Peacelab Farsta youth project, educational publications, and the Fredsnytt member magazine.

Product overview

Kristna Fredsrörelsen (SweFOR) is a Christian peace movement organization offering educational programs and practical peace work rather than a technology product. Its portfolio includes peace diplomacy certification for congregations, digital courses on peace and civil courage, an international accompaniment program protecting human rights defenders in conflict zones, youth peacemaker projects, and various publications and training materials including non-violent exercises and the Fredsnytt member magazine. The organization operates through local groups across Sweden and maintains international partnerships for peace-building work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Peacelab Farsta: A pilot project for young peacebuilders supporting local engagement and youth participation in peace, democracy and security issues in Farsta, Stockholm.
• Young Peacemakers

Products and services

• Peace Diplomacy for Congregations (Fredsdiplomering för församlingar)
• Digital Course on Peace (Digital kurs om fred)
• Digital Course in Civil Courage (Digital kurs i civilkurage)
• International Accompaniment Program (Följeslagarprogrammet)
• Human Rights Defender Protection Program (Skydd av människorättsförsvarare)
• Peacelab Farsta / Young Peacemakers Project
• Publications and Study Materials (Publikationer)
• Peace Exercises and Workshops (Övningar i ickevåld)
• Fredsnytt Magazine

Quantifiable outcome

• The organization has worked for over 100 years and continues to support human rights defenders in multiple conflict regions.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Studieförbundet BildacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on study guides and educational materials. Studieförbundet Bilda co-produced the study guide for Fredspolitiska perspektiv and is a key partner in the peace diplomation program and civil courage digital courses.
• Act Svenska kyrkancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint seminars and programs in Almedalen and beyond. Act Svenska kyrkan is a key ecumenical partner with shared peace and justice goals.
• DiakoniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint seminar participation at Almedalen on international accompaniment and human rights protection in conflict zones.
• ONAD (Organization for Nonviolence and Development, South Sudan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner organization in South Sudan. Kristna Fredsrörelsen supports ONAD financially and strategically. ONAD works on nonviolence, peacebuilding, and provides accompaniment and trauma support. ONAD also serves as IFOR's South Sudan branch.
• Justapaz (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner in Colombia working on conscientious objection, peacebuilding, and support for human rights defenders. Kristna Fredsrörelsen has supported Justapaz for over 30 years. Justapaz celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022.
• CEPO (Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation, South Sudan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in South Sudan focused on community empowerment and peace and development work, working in parallel with ONAD.
• IFOR (International Fellowship of Reconciliation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKristna Fredsrörelsen is the Swedish branch of IFOR, an international network of peace organizations. Generalsekreterare Lotta Sjöström Becker previously served on IFOR's board. Kristna Fredsrörelsen participates in IFOR world council meetings and contributes to international strategy.
• Ekumeniska centret (Ecumenical Centre, Alvik)minorOthersKristna Fredsrörelsen's office is co-located at the Ekumeniska centret in Alvik, Stockholm, which serves as a hub for ecumenical and interfaith organizations.
• Peacelab FarstacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative project in Farsta, Stockholm, focused on youth peacebuilding. Peacelab Farsta and Kristna Fredsrörelsen jointly organize the Fredsfestivalen i Farsta and engage youth in peace and democracy work.
• CentrumkyrkanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partner in Farsta that co-hosts the Fredsfestivalen i Farsta together with Peacelab Farsta and Kristna Fredsrörelsen.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Svenska Freds (Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society): Sweden's oldest peace organization, founded 1883, advocating for disarmament, peace diplomacy, and non-military security. Highly comparable as a Swedish-based, membership-driven civil-society peace organization engaging in policy advocacy and education.
• Kvinna till Kvinna: Swedish non-profit supporting women peacebuilders in conflict regions through partnerships, advocacy, and education. Directly comparable mission, funding sources (Sida grants), and operating geographies (MENA, Western Balkans, Africa).
• Diakonia: Swedish faith-rooted development organization focused on human rights, peacebuilding, and justice in conflict-affected countries. Partners with Kristna Fredsrörelsen at Almedalen and is highly comparable in mission, Sida funding model, and target populations.
• Peace Brigades International (PBI): International NGO providing protective accompaniment to human rights defenders in conflict zones. Most direct operational comparator to Kristna Fredsrörelsen's international accompaniment program in Colombia, Guatemala, and elsewhere.
• Act Svenska kyrkan (Church of Sweden international development): Church of Sweden's international development arm working on peace, justice, and human rights through partner organizations. Strategic partner of Kristna Fredsrörelsen, with overlapping mission and ecumenical base.
• ForumCiv: Swedish civil-society platform supporting citizen engagement, democracy, and human rights globally. Comparable as a Swedish-based Sida-funded NGO with similar membership model and policy advocacy footprint.
• IFOR (International Fellowship of Reconciliation): Global network of peace organizations of which Kristna Fredsrörelsen is the Swedish branch. Directly comparable in mission, nonviolence training methodology, and accompaniment programs.

Others

• RFSL (Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Rights): Swedish LGBTQ+ rights organization with international human rights programming and Sida funding. Comparable funding model and civil-society structure, though focused on a different rights domain; relevant as ecosystem peer given overlapping board members and policy circles.

Emerging players

• Operation 1325: Swedish platform promoting the women, peace, and security agenda and UNSCR 1325 implementation. Comparable as a smaller Swedish peace-focused NGO engaging in policy advocacy and education on human security.

Broad incumbents

• Amnesty International Sverige: Large Swedish section of a global human rights organization, focused on advocacy, campaigns, and human rights defender support. Comparable in human rights mission and Swedish civil-society presence, but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuTTSd-O9DOIxFIL2D1Mxtg
• Facebookfacebook.com/kristnafreds
• Instagraminstagram.com/kristna_freds_swefor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kristna-fredsrorelsen

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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