Our Projects
Through advice, support, learning and research, the Berghof Foundation's programming enables conflict transformation and promotes peace around the world.
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Current Project Inclusive local and national-level dialogue in Lebanon
The Berghof Foundation and the European Union are cooperating with Lebanese partners in supporting a multi-level dialogue process accompanied by funding for local initiatives. -
Current Project Lebanon: Inclusive local governance and social cohesion
By bringing together government representatives, civil society and locals from 25 municipalities in Lebanon, we aim to empower communities to address local challenges. -
Overview Our work in the Middle East and North Africa
Our projects aim at supporting actors and institutions as well as efforts to overcome political and societal divisions through inclusive dialogue processes and consensus-building. -
Past Project: 2020 - 2023 Community resilience to violent extremism
The comparative research project examines root causes and driving factors of violent extremism in local communities across seven countries in the MENA and Balkans. -
Past Project: 2022 - 2022 Next leaders for peace training
Through networking and mentoring, the Berghof Foundation seeks to empower the upcoming leaders of non-governmental organisations working for peace and dialogue. -
Past Project: 2017 - 2020 Safety nets against Sunni-Shia polarisation in Lebanon
This project aims to create forums and to establish safety nets which contribute to bridging divides and addressing mutual concerns and fears. -
Past Project: 2022 - 2023 Strengthening women’s engagement in peace and security politics in Lebanon
The Berghof Foundation and UN Women are organising a two-track dialogue process for women holding high-level positions in traditional political parties and emerging political movements. -
Past Project: 2015 - 2021 Supporting local dialogue and faith-based insider mediators
Local religious leaders and scholars play an active role in addressing root causes of radicalisation, promoting religious tolerance, and supporting peaceful coexistence on a local and national level. -
Past Project: 2020 - 2021 Supporting social media influencers in Lebanon
This project supports social media influencers to de-escalate social and political tensions and to engage in a dialogue to develop options for a new national vision in Lebanon.