Karuna Center for Peacebuilding

We bridge divides to build sustainable peace.

Karuna Center builds the capacity of communities and societies to interrupt cycles of conflict, recognize shared needs, and prevent the spread of violent extremism in any form. We foster successful collaborations among government, civil society, religious constituencies, and war-affected communities.

Our mission is to empower people divided by conflict to develop mutual understanding and to create sustainable peace. Since 1994, Karuna Center has led initiatives in more than 30 conflict-affected areas worldwide.

Karuna Center is 25! Throughout 2019, we invite you to share in a celebration of peacebuilding. We’ll look back on our work together, and move forward with greater resolve, vision, and connection.

>> Check out this feature profile of Karuna Center in Hampshire Life:

Peace Talks: Amherst's Karuna Center for Peacebuilding's Grassroots Path is Working (PDF)

We're counting back the years through 25 Weeks of Peace! Every week, we share a glimpse into our past programs until we end up at the start. Learn more >>

We bridge divides to build sustainable peace.

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