Peace, Security and Social Cohesion
We help communities prevent, manage and heal from conflict, and build trust across religious, ethnic and cultural lines.
What we do today
- • Peace education and awareness campaigns
- • Conflict mediation and community dialogue
- • Interfaith and intercultural dialogue
- • Peace Ambassador training and mentoring
Where we are growing
- • Community early warning and response
- • Local peace committees
- • Reconciliation and community security
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.
What we do today
- • Policy engagement and advocacy
- • Civic awareness and community forums
Where we are growing
- • Access to justice and rights awareness
- • Nonpartisan election-period peacebuilding
- • Structured dialogue between citizens and institutions
Human Development and Economic Opportunity
We equip young people and women with skills, leadership and pathways to opportunity.
What we do today
- • Youth capacity building, training and mentorship
- • Community development outreach
Where we are growing
- • Entrepreneurship and livelihoods, with partners
- • Women's economic participation
- • Digital literacy and skills
Research, Technology and Innovation
We generate African, community-grounded evidence and use responsible technology for peace.
What we do today
- • Research and conflict documentation
- • DDPF Voices, reports and news
- • Technology-supported advocacy and outreach
Where we are growing
- • Digital peacebuilding and early warning tools
- • Information integrity and peace journalism
- • Research partnerships with universities
Climate, Environmental Peace and Resilience
We address the link between environmental pressure and conflict, especially over land and water.
What we do today
This is a new pillar for DDPF. We are developing it actively with our partners.
Where we are growing
- • Farmer-herder dialogue
- • Climate-security analysis
- • Community adaptation and restoration
Partnerships, Humanitarian Response & Cooperation
We work with others to reach further, support affected communities and connect peacebuilders across Africa.
What we do today
- • Partnerships with URI, AfriYAN, OIPCD, NYFF and government agencies
- • Community outreach initiatives
Where we are growing
- • Referral and partner-led humanitarian support
- • Regional peacebuilding networks
- • Cross-border and pan-African cooperation