WE BRIDGE DIVIDES to BUILD SUSTAINABLE PEACE
We work across deep divides to develop mutual understanding, interrupt cycles of violence, and foster reconciliation.
What We doOur Areas of Focus
Dialogue Across Deep Divides
The skillful use of facilitated, structured dialogue to develop mutual understanding.
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Building Inclusive Governance
Peace requires support from political and economic structures.
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Healing and Reconciliation
Community-based peacebuilding practices to rebuild a sense of trust and safety.
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Preventing Violent Extremism
Reducing community vulnerability and strengthening resilience.
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Peacebuilding: Needed More Than Ever
As violent conflict and structural violence intersect with a global pandemic, our societies face challenges that demand collaboration across deep divides for the sake of our common safety.
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Welcoming Polly Byers as Executive Director!
We are delighted to announce that Polly Byers has accepted a position as Karuna Center’s Executive Director! Olivia Stokes Dreier is stepping down at the end of July.
Learn MoreSpring 2020 Newsletter
As the pandemic’s many effects continue to unfold, we are seeing that our efforts to bridge divides and prevent violence are needed more than ever.
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