New Dialogues for Peace
New Dialogues for Peace aims to help philanthropic actors transform how they look at and engage in peacebuilding not as a singular achievement but as daily labour.
Overview
This report has been created as a discussion document to encourage philanthropy to use its skills, knowledge, and resources to increase support for those working on the frontlines of violent conflict.
It highlights the unique characteristics of philanthropy, new avenues for collaboration and futures thinking as a way to unlock new possibilities. This report is therefore an invitation – a call to dialogue, imagination and courage.
Key takeaways
- New Dialogues for Peace aims to help philanthropic actors transform how they look at and engage in peacebuilding.
- Governments may wield power, but philanthropy holds a unique gift – the ability to sustain community-led initiatives and to link local wisdom with global action.
- By resourcing generously, listening deeply, and embracing futures thinking, funders can help break cycles of fear and militarisation.
- There are two key pathways: expanding philanthropy’s imagination through foresight and fostering dialogue that opens new avenues for collaboration.
Background
The report was created as a discussion document to encourage philanthropy to use its skills, knowledge, and resources to increase support for those working on the frontlines of violent conflict. It was published to coincide with the Peace Connect event, which took place in Nairobi on 13-17 October 2025.
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