Employer profile
Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e.V.
Köln, DEImpact-drivenNGOSocial ImpactEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees101 - 200
Founded1996
LocationKöln
About us
"Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e.V.", known as Pro Peace, is an international non-profit organization dedicated to peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Founded in 1996, the organization empowers people worldwide in their commitment to peace. With 174 employees, Pro Peace is active in 13 countries, including Iraq, Ukraine, and the Philippines. A key initiative is the Academy for Conflict Transformation, which has been training specialists for peace work for over 25 years. The organization emphasizes that "Peace needs specialists."
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Fostering peaceful and inclusive societies
Pro Peace actively promotes civil conflict transformation in global conflict regions like Iraq and Ukraine, strengthening peace and social justice.
Quality Education
Training specialists for peacebuilding
Pro Peace's Academy for Conflict Transformation has been training specialists for international peace work for over 25 years, providing practical skills and tools.
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing inequalities through conflict resolution
Through local conflict counselling in Germany and international programs, Pro Peace addresses root causes of conflict, contributing to the reduction of inequalities.
FAQs
Q1What is Pro Peace committed to and what impact does the organization have?+
Pro Peace is committed to peacebuilding and conflict transformation worldwide. The organization advocates for sustainable peace, emphasizing that "Peace needs specialists." Its work primarily contributes to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and secondarily to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
Q2In which countries is Pro Peace active and what is the organization's size?+
Pro Peace is active in 13 countries worldwide, including Iraq, Israel & Palestine, Jordan, Cambodia, Lebanon, Philippines, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans. The organization employs 174 individuals and has a significant global operational scale.
Q3Why did Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e.V. rebrand to Pro Peace?+
The rebranding from Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e.V. to Pro Peace was undertaken to reflect the organization's evolving mission and address growing global challenges. The new name emphasizes its commitment to peacebuilding.
Q4What role does the Academy for Conflict Transformation play at Pro Peace?+
The Academy for Conflict Transformation is a key initiative of Pro Peace, which has been training specialists for international peace work for over 25 years. It provides practical skills and tools for peacebuilding and contributes to the professionalization of the sector.
Q5Where is Pro Peace headquartered?+
Pro Peace is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. From here, the organization coordinates its international programs and the Germany Programme, which focuses on local conflict counselling.
