Our focus areas

Peacebuilding

Strengthening the Foundations of Peace

Enabling communities to resolve conflict, foster cohesion, and build sustainable peace from within.

our projects

Turning Dialogue Into Action

Our grassroots peacebuilding initiatives foster trust, resolve conflict, and strengthen local capacity.

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Protecting our Communities Initiative (POCI)
The Protecting Our Communities initiative addresses the lingering conflicts centred on crop farmers and cattle herders in communities in Kaduna,…
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Trans-Sahara Counter Terrorism (TSC) Project
Focused on countering violent extremism and enhancing regional stability, TSC equips local actors—especially youth and religious leaders—with the tools to…
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Integrated Approach to Climate Change in Rice Production System in Nigeria (InACC)
This innovative peace-climate nexus initiative addresses resource-based conflict by promoting sustainable farming practices and climate resilience.
Our Approach

Community-Led, Conflict-Sensitive, and Sustainable

At Neem Foundation, our peacebuilding approach is rooted in local ownership, inclusivity, and long-term thinking. We engage communities as architects of their own peace processes, equipping them with tools to address conflict, rebuild trust, and foster social cohesion.

Our work begins with listening—understanding the root causes of tension and the power dynamics that sustain them. We prioritize prevention, using early warning and early response systems to diffuse conflict before it escalates. Through intergenerational dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive peace structures, we ensure that all voices—especially women, youth, and marginalized groups—are part of the solution.

By strengthening existing community mechanisms and training local actors in mediation, negotiation, and nonviolent communication, we create scalable models for peace that endure long after our programs conclude.

success stories

Voices of Peace

Community leaders and youth share how they’ve transformed tensions into cooperation.