Annual Report 2025

Throughout the history of Interpeace, there have been times when the assumptions underpinning our work have been tested. The past year was one of them.

Interpeace was founded on the principles of trust, reconciliation, and fundamental human rights. Similarly, throughout our careers and as part of the leadership of Interpeace, we have operated within an international system built on the conviction that collaboration, dialogue, and shared rules offer the most sustainable path towards peace. In 2025, we witnessed this system under unprecedented strain. Financial resources were cut, evidence side-lined, and experts silenced. Attention shifted from response to power plays. We were forced to ask ourselves whether peacebuilding is simply passée and transactionalism the new global order.

Yet, every time the question arrived, the answer was standing right next to it. Across contexts, we saw local communities, women, youth, civil society actors, leaders, and public authorities choose dialogue over division and cooperation over confrontation. They did not need to be convinced that durable peace, just societies, and inclusive processes are possible. For communities impacted by conflict, peace is a necessity.

Amid the challenges of the year, we also looked ahead. We began developing a new framework to act as our organisational compass. The outcome, our Strategic Framework 2026-2030: Navigating Political and Civic Space – Peacebuilding in an Era of Heightened Instability reflects the realities of the contexts we work in, whilst being deeply rooted into the DNA of our organisation.

As you read this report, you will encounter examples of communities strengthening social cohesion, institutions becoming more peace responsive, and local actors preventing violence before it escalates. The figures present measurable impact, yet capture the immeasurable: durable steps taken to build credible peace.

We thank you for making our work possible and taking these steps together with us.

With resolve and appreciation,