Peace Starts Here is the global movement for local peacebuilders, co-created by 10 local peacebuilders. We want to change attitudes and behaviours in the peacebuilding sector.
As local peacebuilders, we are often shut out of opportunities to make real change. Negative stereotypes keep us out of local and international peace efforts. Complex funding requirements and a lack of sensitivity to local context makes it hard to get the financial support we need. We take risks and expose ourselves to burnout and exhaustion, with little recognition of support.
When we are supported by the wider international community we strengthen our local efforts, expanding and protecting the civic spaces we operate in.
