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Empowering Young Peacebuilders

Building leadership, skills and voice in the next generation.

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Dialogue Across Divides

Bringing communities together to build trust and resolve differences peacefully.

Meeting with global peace leaders

Partnerships That Reach Further

Working with institutions, faith communities and regional networks.

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Building Peace Together

Creating inclusive spaces for dialogue, justice and understanding.

Impact outreach in Nigerian community

Rooted in Community

Community-led action that starts in Nigeria and looks to Africa.

Impact Model: We don’t just study peace we build it

Impact Model

We don’t just study peace we build it. From evidence to voice to action, we are shaping a more just and peaceful society.

verified Peace Starts With You

Building Peace. Advancing Justice. Transforming Africa.

The Daniel Damilare Peace Foundation is a Nigerian non-profit working to build peaceful, just and resilient societies in Nigeria and across Africa. We combine research, education, community-led action, technology and advocacy to address the causes of conflict, not just its symptoms.

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Our Six Pillars

Peace is built where trust, justice, opportunity and strong institutions come together.

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Peace, Security and Social Cohesion

We help communities prevent, manage and heal from conflict, and build trust across religious, ethnic and cultural lines.

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Justice, Governance and Human Dignity

We help citizens understand their rights, take part in decisions and hold institutions to account, and we bring community realities into policy.

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Human Development and Economic Opportunity

We equip young people and women with skills, leadership and pathways to opportunity.

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Research, Technology and Innovation

We generate African, community-grounded evidence and use responsible technology for peace.

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Climate, Environmental Peace and Resilience

We address the link between environmental pressure and conflict, especially over land and water.

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Partnerships, Humanitarian Response & Cooperation

We work with others to reach further, support affected communities and connect peacebuilders across Africa.

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How We Work

Every programme follows the same path.

Step 1

Understand

We study the conditions of conflict through research, listening and community knowledge.

Step 2

Prevent & transform

We use dialogue, mediation, education, justice and advocacy.

Step 3

Empower & innovate

We build leadership, opportunity and responsible technology.

Step 4

Build & sustain

We strengthen resilient institutions, social cohesion and inclusive development.

Recent Outreaches

Direct initiatives making a difference in communities today.

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Our Partners & Collaborators

Will You Help Us Build Peace?

Whether you are a volunteer, donor, researcher, institution or fellow peacebuilder, there is a place for you. Your support helps us reach more communities and build the conditions for lasting peace.

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