OUR VISION

In order to build more peaceful societies, it is necessary to participate in vibrant and equitable partnerships that model best peacebuilding practices on international, regional and local levels. Central to that approach is a commitment to work closely with universities and affiliate organizations to identify, strengthen and draw upon local capacities for peacebuilding.

PEACEBUILDING

Characterized by strengthened long-term relationships between states, interstate organizations, nations, and individuals— calls for a versatile set of tools that only high-quality education can provide.

PREP has accepted this challenge in order to contribute to the reduction of direct and structural violence and to the growth of healthy, sustainable systems of constructive change.

OUR APPROACH

  • Strengthen the academic and administrative capacities of higher education institutions to serve as peacebuilding actors at community and regional levels.

  • Harness the intellectual and creative capacity of local populations to strengthen social cohesion and community-level resilience to conflict among populations affected by displacement and violence.

  • Improve peace research practice to contribute to better policy formulation and practice.

WHAT OUR LOCAL PARTNERS SAY

“The relationship has not been built on an institutional basis, but on a personal one. This means that there was no fear from the intentions of the other party. The space of truth was very big.”

Dr. Jotyar Sedeeq, Director of CPCRS at the University of Duhok, Iraq

“PREP shows genuine interest in our well-being … This builds a trust and respect between the two institutions that extends into the surrounding community as well. The affected community is always delivered the results of the research, which gives credibility and legitimacy to all the peacebuilding processes, and above all it forms a beautiful relationship with the victims.”

Yessica Mota Galindo, President of FUNRESURPAZ, Colombia

“PREP’s team encouraged us to rethink our ideas and to invite deeper reflective thought. They believe in us. Some partners don’t believe in us. PREP feels proud of us and that made us trust ourselves in the beginning and makes us stronger when we implement the projects”

Malik Elkebir, Peacebuilding Project Manager at Moomken, Libya