We believe violent conflict is not inevitable. We’re an independent, non-profit organisation creating space for peace around the world.https://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mmc733mytk2j“The conflict is compounding pre-existing vulnerabilities…monitoring, documentation & accountability will be essential for long-term recovery.” Our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social Moshiri joined experts at an event with @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social on the environmental impacts of the conflict in #Iran.20 May 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmc733mytk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mmbvv5tln22i"As long as we ignore the underlying injustices and traumas that sustain violence, short-term peace deals will continue to risk perpetuating the very conflicts they seek to resolve."-Dr Sara Clarke-Habibi 📺Watch our event recording to learn more about trauma-responsive approaches: brnw.ch/21x2EQ820 May 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmbvv5tln22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mm77c5d5dk2e"Soft power is not a luxury; it is a prerequisite for security." Our ED @doctorchris.bsky.social argues that crisis prevention, #mediation and dialogue are not optional but essential pillars of sustainable security policy. Read more in @fr-zeitung.bsky.social: https://fr.de/meinung/gastbeitraege/krisenpraevention-in-deutschland-bundesregierung-kuerzt-mittel-94306843.html (in GER)19 May 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm77c5d5dk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mlqi72aels2c“Without investing in peacebuilding as core nexus infrastructure, humanitarian and development gains remain fragile.” At @bmz.de, our @doctorchris.bsky.social stressed why the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus must go beyond coordination and focus on prevention and locally led #peacebuilding.13 May 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqi72aels2chttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mlq2f2d3hc2c"If we want peace agreements to endure, we have to look at more than just temporary pauses of violence & address the underlying root causes of conflict. We need to address grievances, trauma & #TransitionalJustice issues."-Andri van Mens (@netherlandsmfa.bsky.social) Thank you for joining our event!13 May 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlq2f2d3hc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mlnrabvpgk2nWe welcomed leaders from Regional Youth Cooperation Office for an exchange on youth, reconciliation & political dialogue in the #WesternBalkans. Great discussions with Vladimir Obradović, Kreshnik Loka, Teodora Stolevska & Feras Kheirallah on future cooperation & youth inclusion in #peacebuilding.12 May 2026 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnrabvpgk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mlncfbu5t22nOur #PeaceEducation colleague Jasmin Wölbl joined a training in #Helsinki on peace education and practical tools for everyday youth work. The course was hosted by Rauhankasvatusinstituutti, the Peace Education Institute in #Finland, and brought together practitioners working with young people.12 May 2026 07:48 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlncfbu5t22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mllg2dkhcs2rOur @doctorchris.bsky.social participated as a mentor in the Youth Peace Mediators’ Mentoring Programme in #Geneva, supporting Tala Odeh, a #HumanRights defender from #Jordan. The programme brought together 15 young leaders from 15 countries to strengthen their mediation skills & build connections.11 May 2026 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllg2dkhcs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mlkyls5wic2rWhile transactional peace deals can be crucial to addressing immediate violence, they often fail to deliver sustainable peace, as deeper societal wounds remain unaddressed. Join our event to learn about trauma-responsive approaches for sustainable peace: brnw.ch/21x2ngb11 May 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkyls5wic2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mldr2zwgdc2nAt @peaceagency.bsky.social's #BPF2026, our colleague Paola Ottomano shared reflections on sustaining peace beyond formal agreements. She highlighted the essential role of insider mediators and women in addressing the deeper causes of violence that peace agreements often leave unresolved.08 May 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldr2zwgdc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mldes2cmqc2rOn the anniversary of the end of #WWII in #Europe, remembrance isn’t about the past, it’s about how it shapes our present. #ErinnerungsZeit is an interactive graphic novel sharing stories of courage, resistance and solidarity under National Socialism. Explore: brnw.ch/21x2iPY08 May 2026 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldes2cmqc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mlba6bj2gs24“When we lose sight of the full complexity of conflict, we also lose sight of why conflicts begin in the first place, the legitimate grievances people have and the root causes driving violence. Making a quick deal in protracted conflicts is like putting a band aid on a gaping wound.”07 May 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlba6bj2gs24https://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mlargiducc24Collective trauma is an important yet often overlooked dimension of conflict and peace. Join our event on 13 May, 11:00 CEST to hear experts in #TransitionalJustice and psychology explore trauma-responsive approaches for fostering sustainable peace. 👉: brnw.ch/21x2gyW07 May 2026 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlargiducc24https://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3ml6oct4qek2a#ClimateChange in #Iraq is fueling migration, straining services and reshaping social cohesion. Our new report shows how environmental stress acts as a threat multiplier, but also highlights local resilience and solutions. 📘 Read more: brnw.ch/21x2eUy06 May 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6oct4qek2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3ml3u43vnsk2jWhat does the future of norm-based peace mediation look like in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape? In the "Gut durch die Zeit" podcast, our Senior Advisors Carla Schraml and Luxshi Vimalarajah share insights from intl #PeaceProcesses. 🎧: brnw.ch/21x2cpg (in GER) https://brnw.ch/21x2cpg05 May 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3u43vnsk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mkzkcqww4s2jIn Taiz, #Yemen, communities have faced deepening tensions over scarce and unevenly distributed water resources. But through mediation efforts with our support, they have shown that even in fragmented contexts, cooperation is possible. Read our impact: brnw.ch/21x2ax304 May 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzkcqww4s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mkpodv3m6c2q“We encourage donors to invest in renewable energy, digital infrastructure & long-term assets to ensure sustainability but we cannot improve the sector unless we also build capacities at the local level after years of neglect & centralisation.”-Minister of Local Administration H.E. Eng. Badr Basalma30 Apr 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpodv3m6c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mkpe2zrxt22zCan participation build trust in local government? Evidence from #Lebanon suggests that participation shifts behaviour, but not attitudes. Our colleague Lara Azzam shared these findings with experts from @giz.de & @wzb.bsky.social at @bmz.de's Transitional Development Assistance Evidence Workshop.30 Apr 2026 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpe2zrxt22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mkp3t6aig22z🔴Happening today! Join our online launch event at 14:00 CEST on how local service systems have evolved throughout #Yemen after more than a decade of conflict, featuring insights from our latest publication. ⏰There's still time! 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21x23Uu30 Apr 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkp3t6aig22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mknd6asvds2wJoin our National Dialogue & Peacemaking Course to gain practical tools for designing and supporting inclusive dialogue processes. Scholarship Deadline: 31 May General Deadline: 30 June 👉 Apply now: https://berghof-foundation.org/work/projects/national-dialogue-and-peacemaking-course 🎥 Watch our past participants share their experiences.29 Apr 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknd6asvds2whttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mkn2dvbbzk2w“In climate-stressed regions, security is becoming collective. You can have geopolitical competition, but you cannot have separate climate risks.” Our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social on climate security in #Iran & the region with @stimsoncenter.bsky.social alongside other experts in climate & conflict.29 Apr 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn2dvbbzk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mkkdj2mmxk2aOur publication explores how electricity, water, street cleaning and solid waste management in #Yemen are delivered and how years of conflict has reshaped local service systems. 👉Join our launch event to hear experiences from local authority representatives: brnw.ch/21x1ZT928 Apr 2026 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkdj2mmxk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mki4pfqar22sAmid rising polarisation and disinformation, Stiftung für Bildung Erziehung's International #PeaceEducation Conference brought together stakeholders from education, research, civil society and policy to advance evidence-based approaches to peace and democracy education.27 Apr 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki4pfqar22shttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mka74dtf6k2tHow has service delivery in #Yemen evolved after years of conflict? 👉Join us for our launch event 30 Apr, 14:00 CEST, where we’ll explore how fragmented governance has reshaped local service systems and what this means for how the international support: brnw.ch/21x1Tk524 Apr 2026 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka74dtf6k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mk6cpcdqt22c“We brought together stakeholders with opposite views in a safe format, so they could recognise their different values and interests, but still find some ground for common action.” Tatiana Poshevalova (EuroBelarus) kicked off our event on insider mediators in a new era!23 Apr 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6cpcdqt22chttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mk5huuvns22c🔴Happening today! Join our online event highlighting insider mediators in a new era today at 16:00 CEST where they will discuss how to protect their legitimacy, expand their operational space and strengthen their impact. ⏰It's not too late! 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21x1QKX23 Apr 2026 07:18 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5huuvns22chttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mk37q2xpas27🔉New podcast: Climate, Crisis and Courage This limited series from the UN Climate Security Mechanism and @unssc.bsky.social, hosted by our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social and with our support, brings you closer to the human stories behind global challenges. 👉Listen now: https://un.org/climatesecuritymechanism/en/climate-crisis-and-courage-un-podcast22 Apr 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk37q2xpas27https://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mjyvi7zkf22nHow does the growing politicisation of mediation processes affect insider mediators' legitimacy, agency and space for engagement across different contexts? 👉Join our event 23 April to hear trusted mediators share their insights and frontline experiences: brnw.ch/21x1MTU21 Apr 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyvi7zkf22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/berghoffnd.bsky.social/post/3mjvz5dtvxs24Our climate and peace colleagues recently joined partners in #Berlin for the Weathering Risk Peace Pillar workshop, bringing together teams from across the consortium to reflect on progress, capture key learning, strengthen outreach efforts and explore the future of this shared work.20 Apr 2026 08:06 +0000at://did:plc:qdkkc2wjdypgvedtofub4ept/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjvz5dtvxs24