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Peace Connect will be the first event of its kind: a global peacebuilding gathering for local peacebuilders and their allies. Held in Nairobi, Kenya, Peace Connect will bring together hundreds of peacebuilders from the Global South to share, learn and create.
Please note that completing the general application form does not guarantee that you’ll secure tickets for Peace Connect, as we are want to ensure they are allocated fairly.
Peace Connect is a gathering for local peacebuilders and their allies. Attendees from Global South countries will have priority, and funders and network members from the Global North are also welcome.
Interpretation and translation will be provided in French, Spanish and Arabic throughout the event.
Please note that completing the general registration form does not guarantee that you’ll secure tickets for Peace Connect, as we are want to ensure they are allocated fairly.
We have allocated almost half of the tickets to Peace Connect to Global South members of peacebuilding and other civil society networks, as well as affiliate* networks.
Global North donors and INGOs and Global South participants can apply for the remaining tickets, which we will allocate to ensure diversity and equal access. The ticket prices are as follows:
The ticket price covers participation in the event only. Travel and accommodation are not included. Applications close on 30th June**. We have a limited number of tickets available so please act fast to secure your place. We will review all ticket applications and be in touch to confirm the outcome of your application.
* CIVICUS, NEAR, ShiftThePower, MCLD, UNOY, GPPAC, ICAN, Global Alliance of Indigenous People, Gender Justice & Peace
**Applications may close early in the event we receive a high volume of interest.
Peace Connect will look and feel different to other international peacebuilding events. Attendees will have space to focus on forging connections, getting creative and meaningful interaction.
Peace Connect will create an inclusive space for peacebuilders from diverse backgrounds to come together and share experiences. Through curated and open-space sessions, we will facilitate meaningful networking opportunities, helping to build a united, global community of peacebuilders.
Peace Connect will elevate local peacebuilding efforts, which are often overlooked by the international community.
By bringing together peacebuilders from conflict areas across the world, Peace Connect will create space for peacebuilders to engage in strategic conversations, explore solutions and strengthen collective efforts.
This gathering isn’t just about networking; it’s about learning. Hear from thought leaders and local practitioners as they share insights on the most pressing challenges in peacebuilding today. Together, we will reflect on new ideas, solutions, and opportunities for collective action.
Peace Connect will bring together established networks such as UNOY, GPPAC, ICAN, and #ShiftThePower, fostering collaboration across these movements. Participate in sessions curated by these networks to tackle key themes, including funding, tech, gender, youth, peace and security.
Peacebuilding is difficult and demanding work, and peacebuilders can face mental health challenges as a result. Peace Connect will offer self-care practices, resilience-building strategies, and psychological well-being support. We will create a space where peacebuilders can rest and recharge.
Where? Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
Set within beautiful grounds, with little noise from traffic, the Safari Park Hotel is an oasis of calm. Kenya became visa free in January 2024, which means it is possible for peacebuilders and activists from all over the world to attend with minimum bureaucracy.
When? Peace Connect will run from the 13th to the 17th October, 2025.
We are working with a group of local peacebuilders to design the programme for Peace Connect, and will update this page with events as they are confirmed.
We are grateful to the wonderful organisations supporting Peace Connect:
CIVICUS
Network for Empowered Aid Response (NEAR)
ShiftThePower
Movement for Community-Led Development (MCLD)
United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY)
Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC)
International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN)
Global Alliance of Indigenous Peoples, Gender Justice & Peace
Robert Bosch Stiftung
Humanity United
The Government of the Netherlands
The players of People’s Postcode Lottery
American Friends Service Committee
