Berghof Foundation

The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit organization that has been working since its founding in 1971 to transform violent and destructive conflicts into nonviolent social and political exchange processes.

The main mission of the Berghof Foundation is to create space for conflict transformation. It acknowledges that conflicts are inevitable, but that violence does not have to be synonymous with conflict. The focus is on supporting people and processes that want to transform violent conflicts into sustainable peace[1][3][4].

The organization follows the values of inclusivity, ownership, and multi-partiality to ensure that all relevant actors are included in peace processes and that local communities take responsibility for resolving their own conflicts[2].

The Berghof Foundation works in three main areas:

• Practice: Here, hands-on activities are carried out in specific countries and regions to support conflict transformation.
• Learning: Materials and innovative approaches are developed to promote peace education, support peer exchange, and provide training for people facing conflicts.
• Research: Cutting-edge research is conducted to analyze the drivers of conflicts, inform political debates, and work on solutions[1][3][5].

The Berghof Foundation focuses on several key themes to promote sustainable peace:

• Climate Change and Conflict Transformation: The organization examines the relationship between climate change and conflicts and develops strategies to address these challenges.
• Engagement with Protest Movements: Efforts are made to strengthen nonviolent strategies in protest movements.
• Inclusive Governance and Anti-Corruption: The organization promotes inclusive governance and combats economic drivers of conflict such as corruption.
• Digital Revolution: The impacts of the digital revolution on the organization's work are analyzed, and corresponding strategies are developed.
• Dealing with the Past: Work is done on addressing the past in conflict transformation processes.
• Role of Women and Gender in Conflict Transformation and Mediation: The organization emphasizes the importance of including women and gender-specific perspectives in peace processes[1].

The Berghof Foundation operates in numerous regions and countries, including Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America, and Europe. It maintains offices in Berlin, Tübingen, Beirut, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa, and other locations to effectively carry out its work[3][4].

The Berghof Foundation is a recognized actor in global efforts for peace and conflict transformation and tirelessly advocates for the creation of sustainable and nonviolent peace.

• 1 - https://berghof-foundation.org/work/the-berghof-approach
• 2 - https://pave-project.eu/team/bf
• 3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berghof_Foundation
• 4 - https://berghof-foundation.org/about/organisation
• 5 - https://berghof-foundation.org/work