In pursuing Interpeace’s strategic objectives, all staff strive to embody the spirit of “One Interpeace”. This entails being inclusive, embracing and celebrating diversity, remaining united, and supporting one another. Interpeace is committed to enhancing coherence among its programmatic, policy, and operational efforts; diversifying and consolidating its resource base; raising its profile and influence in the constantly evolving global communications and media landscape; and upholding the highest standards of accountability and governance—ensuring that these standards are reflected in our partnerships.

In 2024, Interpeace initiated a significant change management process to tackle internal and external challenges. This process was shaped by staff input gathered from the General Management Team Retreat, Leadership Group Meeting, Mid-Term Review of the Strategy, and staff surveys, and was further reinforced by feedback from donors and partners who highlighted the importance of sharpening focus and reaffirming Interpeace’s core identity.

Key factors drove this evolution:

• The appointment of a new president signified a crucial moment for organisational transformation
• Shifts in the global landscape, including weakening multilateralism, changing conflict dynamics, and growing inequalities
• Financial realities, such as declining unrestricted funding and structural budget deficits

In response, Interpeace implemented staff reductions and a team reorganisation in 2024. These changes laid the foundation for a more agile and decentralised structure, which will be fully implemented in 2025. The organisation is prioritising stronger HR processes, clarified accountability frameworks, and greater delegation of authority to the country level.

In 2024, Interpeace strengthened its ability to influence diverse audiences and engage non-traditional networks through agile, targeted communications. The organisation reached 1.17 billion people through traditional media, with 720 mentions in key markets such as France, India, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and the United States.

Social media reach stood at 44.5 million, with 4,680 mentions, while Interpeace’s leadership, notably President Itonde Kakoma, garnered 10 million in media reach and 7 million across social platforms.

A special campaign was launched to commemorate Interpeace’s thirtieth anniversary, featuring interviews with 21 peacebuilders—including staff, partners, and alums—from countries such as Guatemala, Mali, Rwanda, Somalia, and Timor-Leste. These reflections were showcased on a dedicated microsite and promoted using the hashtag #Interpeace30yrs (1.65M reach, 237 mentions).

The Geneva Peace Talks, held at the Palais des Nations, gathered over 500 participants and amplified Interpeace’s message on the theme “The Future of Peace”, reaching 4.12 million people through #GVAPeaceTalks.

In 2024, Interpeace made significant strides in its strategic engagement with the EU and other strategic partners. The organisation increased its engagement with the EU at its headquarters and within country delegations. President Itonde Kakoma led a series of high-level meetings with the European Commission, the European External Action Service (EEAS), and Member States.

Interpeace co-hosted two policy events with the EU: a panel on Insider Mediation within the EU’s Community of Practice on Peace Mediation and a conference on the same subject in Nairobi, both of which contributed to the increased evidence base on Insider Mediation and informed EU policymaking.

Interpeace has enhanced political dialogue with Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Sweden at the Member State level. The organisation’s leadership role was underscored at significant peacebuilding and policy events, including the Bled Strategic Forum, the Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, and the Berlin Moot. Emerging partnerships with additional governments and foundations were also nurtured, setting the stage for continued diversification and growth in 2025.