Sustaining Peace, Conflict Prevention and Transformation
No development without peace. Conflicts and violence slow down or reverse development achievements. They adversely affect the lives and dignity of millions of people and drive most of the humanitarian needs worldwide: individuals are displaced, families separated, livelihoods are devastated and opportunities for broader growth, development and prosperity are destroyed.
The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them.
Since 2003 the SDC supports activities that strengthen structures to prevent and transform violent conflicts. Sustaining peace addresses the structural causes and drivers of conflicts through sectorial approaches but also by supporting local actors to initiate local dialogue processes and activities to increase social cohesion, for example through cultural initiatives.
Media
«Peacebuilding: Dealing with Resistance»
SDC Podcast, March 2024, available in German (Friedensarbeit: Mit dem Widerstand arbeiten)
- Listen to the podcast on the platform of your choice: Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Youtube
- More on the SDC podcast «A Plus For Humanity»
«SDC's Engagement for Peace», IC Forum 2024
Related topics
Transversal Themes on Peace
We have divided our transversal themes into [A] Triple Nexus, referring to the interlinkages between humanitarian, development and peace actions; and [B] Interculturality.
Culture and Development
The SDC is convinced that arts and culture are fundamental drivers of sustainable development. Read more on why culture matters and the SDC's cultural percent...