Nonviolent & Nonpartisan
Unarmed Civilian Protection
Across Generations
We refuse to accept that security or dignity are acceptable collateral damage when tensions build - conflict is inevitable, but violence is not.
Our toolkit
Your Impact
NP (Nonviolent Peaceforce) reimagines security and civilian protection in areas most impacted by conflict by working alongside communities to interrupt and prevent violence. Our evidence-informed, civilian-led approaches have protected tens of thousands of people around the world since our launch in 2002—impacting millions more and helping communities live free from fear and become equipped to protect themselves and create sustainable peace. In 2024:
1,000
+
Sets of ballistic vests and helmets shared with frontline humanitarian volunteers in Ukraine
90
Early Warning Early Response Committee Volunteers alerting civilians of threats amid civil war in Sudan
3,312
Community Protection Team members active in South Sudan, leading safety work in their communities
85% of your support goes directly to protecting civilians.
Explore the impact behind the numbers. Dive into the full report for a detailed view, or visit the highlights page for key insights.
Who We Are
Radically centering those most impacted by violence, NP champions Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) — using encouragement and deterrence, rather than violence and fear. As fully committed partners, NP teams strategically remain in areas experiencing violence for a sustained time because we witness on a daily basis how active nonviolence deescalates one flare-up at a time.
About UsHow We Help
Dignity, Security, and Well-being For All
Through direct protection, advocacy, and trainings in person and online, NP expands access to life-saving peace strategies - and an actionable way forward to a violence-free tomorrow.
Where We Work
Interrupting Violence
Reimagining Security
Transforming Communities
Advocating Change
Want to make a meaningful impact?
Give a Gift of Peace
Today, the level of violent conflict is increasing across the globe. This violence isn’t solving problems … it’s making the world more dangerous for us all. With your gift, you support NP Protection Officers working side-by-side with local communities to interrupt cycles of violence and resolve conflicts. What makes our work truly remarkable is we do it all through unarmed strategies, and the extraordinary generosity of caring friends like you.
Our commitment to principled, accountable, and high-quality civilian protection means your gift is secure and will make a meaningful impact for communities around the globe.
Our commitment to principled, accountable, and high-quality civilian protection means your gift is secure and will make a meaningful impact for communities around the globe.
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