Focus & Rationale
Peacebuilding and conflict resolution refer to a range of efforts aimed at preventing, managing, and transforming conflict through nonviolent means. This includes fostering dialogue, reconciliation, trauma healing, and building relationships of trust within and between communities. Peacebuilding is not just the absence of violence – it is the active creation of systems, structures, and cultures that promote justice, inclusion, and long-term social cohesion.

Challenges & Relevance
In many parts of the world, communities continue to experience the effects of war, displacement, colonialism, and systemic violence. Even in relatively stable societies, polarization and social fragmentation threaten peaceful coexistence. Without intentional efforts to build peace, conflict can resurface – sometimes violently. Peacebuilding contributes to healing historical wounds, preventing the escalation of tension, and supporting societies in rebuilding from crisis. Conflict resolution, when done inclusively and with cultural sensitivity, empowers communities to own their solutions and rebuild trust. Investing in peace is investing in resilience, democracy, and shared futures.

Our Approach
BRIC implements peacebuilding and conflict transformation initiatives in both local and transnational contexts. We organize dialogue spaces, storytelling circles, and training programs on nonviolent communication, conflict sensitivity, and restorative practices.
We work with youth, educators, community leaders, and civil society actors affected by conflict, displacement, or trauma – especially in the Eastern Partnership region. Our projects often include cross-border or interethnic collaboration, using culture, memory work, and civic education as tools for healing and relationship-building. We also integrate peacebuilding elements into broader programs on inclusion, citizenship, and intercultural dialogue, understanding that peace must be nurtured continuously, not only in crisis.