Empowering Peaceful Religious Communities

While not itself a religious organization, ICRD builds the skills, capacity, and ranks of women and men peacebuilders of all faiths to address the root causes of identity-based conflict and violent extremism in their communities.

Our approach works. After two decades of direct engagement, ICRD is a preferred partner among government, civil society, and grassroots organizations for conducting trainings, developing local networks, and facilitating multi-track initiatives to resolve many of the critical crises affecting the globe today.
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Stay up to date on ICRD events including our Annual Faith-in-Action Award Dinner, as well as our many speaking engagements in Washington, DC, and around the country.
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To learn more about ICRD's history and pioneering approach to faith-based peacebuilding, explore our books, and research and reports from the field.
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In the news

ICRD CEO & President James Patton’s Interviews with Arewa24

September 28, 2022
Arewa24, Nigeria’s premier Hausa language television channel, invited ICRD’s CEO and President, James Patton, for an interview this September! During the chat, James discussed his...