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The year marked a period of adaptation and consolidation for Interpeace’s operational functions. In a rapidly shifting global environment characterised by shrinking development budgets and increasing demands on peacebuilding actors, the organisation focused on strengthening its institutional foundations, while maintaining programme continuity and effectiveness.
The overarching annual priority of strengthening organisational effectiveness manifested in the refinement of workforce models and human resource systems, as well as the consolidation and restructuring of our operating model.
With a team of 91 employees representing more than 25 nationalities, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our commitment to equity was reflected in a balanced gender representation across the organisation, underscoring the importance we place on creating an environment where different perspectives and backgrounds contribute to our collective success.
In parallel, we continued to invest in our talent-base, ensuring high-quality programme delivery. The finalisation and structuring of a roster of consultants enhanced the organisation’s ability to mobilise specialised expertise rapidly, while increasing operational flexibility and responsiveness.
By reinforcing coherence across teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration and shared accountability, we now are a more agile and lean institution better positioned to respond to evolving programmatic demands and operating landscapes.
Throughout 2025, peacebuilders alike found themselves operating in increasingly volatile landscapes. The rundown of USAID sent shockwaves across the sector and drastically cut already finite resources. Despite and due to the overall decline in global peacebuilding financing, we focused on strengthening our relationships with long-standing institutional donors and expanding collaborations with multilateral development banks and private foundations.
At country-level, dedicated fundraising support for programmes yielded tangible outcomes. New European Union (EU) grants were secured for the DRC, Rwanda, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea-Bissau. These grants elevated our total EU funding to nearly USD 8 million, representing the highest levels in Interpeace’s history and accounted to more than 25% of the total budget. In parallel, we entered a new partnership with the German KfW Development Bank, contributing peacebuilding and social cohesion expertise to a USD 50+ million infrastructure programme implemented by UNOPS in the DRC.
New partnerships were formed with Germany’s Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Botnar Foundation, the Green Climate Fund, as well as with the African Development Bank (AfDB), laying the groundwork for joint programming and access to innovative financing.
Strategic partnerships with Denmark and Switzerland were successfully renewed, ensuring the continuity of political and financial support. New, exploratory engagements were initiated with several governments, foundations, and other funding mechanisms aimed at expanding and diversifying Interpeace’s funding portfolio.
In 2025, Interpeace’s communications prioritised clarity, evidence, and alignment with the institutional identity. The team focused on making the organisation’s impact visible and consolidating a unified, meaningful narrative across traditional and digital platforms.
By grounding public messaging in credible evidence and lived experience, we reinforced our reputation as an authoritative and value-driven peacebuilding organisation. Partnerships with international media outlets and sister organisations were deepened, ensuring that communications continue to amplify future-proofed narratives that are both context-specific and globally resonant.
Throughout the year, communication initiatives were designed to showcase how our work contributes to reconciliation, inclusive governance, youth leadership, and climate resilience. Thematic campaigns accompanied key international moments, such as:
