Understanding the challenges of funding peacebuilding efforts and the role of the private sector and social entrepreneurship. https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/funding-peace/rss en Funding Peace Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Ghazal Keshavarzian, Catherine Thompson https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/08/13/to-achieve-lasting-security-invest-in-young-peacebuilders https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/08/13/to-achieve-lasting-security-invest-in-young-peacebuilders Young people are often among the most affected by conflict. But to engage with them solely as victims or perpetrators of war obscures the vital role they play in peacebuilding, writes Ghazal Keshavarzian of Elevate Children Funders Group and Catherine Thompson of Peace and Security Funders Group. Funding Peace Stability & Development Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:10:00 +0000 Rabia Nusrat https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/07/30/how-enterprises-can-help-build-peace-in-afghanistan https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/07/30/how-enterprises-can-help-build-peace-in-afghanistan Medium-sized enterprises have the potential to contribute to peace and security in Afghanistan, but they need support from Kabul and the international community if they hope to address some of the drivers of conflict, writes Rabia Nusrat of International Alert. Funding Peace Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:08:00 +0000 Elizabeth (Liz) Hume https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/07/10/threatening-to-cut-aid-to-central-america-wont-decrease-immigration https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/07/10/threatening-to-cut-aid-to-central-america-wont-decrease-immigration By threatening to cut aid to Central America, the United States may inadvertently increase the drivers of conflict in this region and consequently see an uptick in the flow of migrants, writes Liz Hume of the Alliance for Peacebuilding. Conflict Prevention Funding Peace Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:30:00 +0000 Lisa Oriot-Scappaticci, Lilla Schumicky-Logan https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/06/26/power-to-the-people-civil-societys-role-in-preventing-violent-extremism https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/articles/2018/06/26/power-to-the-people-civil-societys-role-in-preventing-violent-extremism Including civil society in international and local counter-terrorism efforts has proven to be a successful strategy for preventing violent extremism, write Lisa Oriot-Scappaticci and Lilla Schumicky-Logan of the Global Community and Resilience Fund. Funding Peace Stability & Development Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Jenny Vaughan, Joe Bubman https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/06/05/how-to-integrate-peacebuilding-into-humanitarian-aid-work https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/06/05/how-to-integrate-peacebuilding-into-humanitarian-aid-work To achieve sustainable peace and reduce the need for humanitarian assistance, aid organizations need to address the underlying causes of conflict through peacebuilding efforts, write Jenny Vaughan and Joe Bubman of Mercy Corps. Funding Peace Mon, 21 May 2018 11:10:00 +0000 Catherine Thompson https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/05/21/the-case-for-funding-peacebuilding https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/05/21/the-case-for-funding-peacebuilding Funding for peacebuilding and security programs make up a small percentage of total philanthropic giving, but these investments are essential to creating sustainable peace in societies, writes Catherine Thompson of the Peace and Security Funders Group. Funding Peace Stability & Development Mon, 21 May 2018 09:30:00 +0000 Patrick Youssef https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/05/21/individual-grants-are-a-small-step-toward-peace-in-northeast-nigeria https://www.newsdeeply.com/peacebuilding/community/2018/05/21/individual-grants-are-a-small-step-toward-peace-in-northeast-nigeria In an effort to help heal communities affected by war in northeast Nigeria, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is providing grants to individuals to generate sustainable income and create self-sufficient societies, writes ICRC deputy director for Africa Patrick Youssef.