Berghof Foundation
@berghoffnd.bsky.social
We believe violent conflict is not inevitable. We’re an independent, non-profit organisation creating space for peace around the world.
Over the past decade, more practitioners have recognised that corruption is not just a governance issue, it’s often a driver, enabler and consequence of violent conflict. Yet peace and anti-corruption actors rarely coordinate their strategies.
December 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Over the past decade, more practitioners have recognised that corruption is not just a governance issue, it’s often a driver, enabler and consequence of violent conflict. Yet peace and anti-corruption actors rarely coordinate their strategies.
The push for transformative #transitionaljustice is urgent as civic space shrinks & challenges grow.
Our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice & Reconciliation gathered experts to rethink approaches that put people, context & long-term peace first: berghof-foundation.org/news/transit...
Our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice & Reconciliation gathered experts to rethink approaches that put people, context & long-term peace first: berghof-foundation.org/news/transit...
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The push for transformative #transitionaljustice is urgent as civic space shrinks & challenges grow.
Our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice & Reconciliation gathered experts to rethink approaches that put people, context & long-term peace first: berghof-foundation.org/news/transit...
Our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice & Reconciliation gathered experts to rethink approaches that put people, context & long-term peace first: berghof-foundation.org/news/transit...
How can we ensure climate finance is more inclusive, effective and conflict-sensitive?
📺Watch the recording of our event where experts offered pathways towards more equitable and resilient climate finance delivery, including lessons from #Afghanistan: brnw.ch/21wY6LI
📺Watch the recording of our event where experts offered pathways towards more equitable and resilient climate finance delivery, including lessons from #Afghanistan: brnw.ch/21wY6LI
December 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
How can we ensure climate finance is more inclusive, effective and conflict-sensitive?
📺Watch the recording of our event where experts offered pathways towards more equitable and resilient climate finance delivery, including lessons from #Afghanistan: brnw.ch/21wY6LI
📺Watch the recording of our event where experts offered pathways towards more equitable and resilient climate finance delivery, including lessons from #Afghanistan: brnw.ch/21wY6LI
Our Senior Advisor Narine Karapetyan spoke at Democracy Today and #Armenia MFA's conference marking 25 years of #WPS in #Yerevan.
She underscored the growing leadership of young women from community action to high-level decision-making while calling for greater representation in #PeaceProcesses.
She underscored the growing leadership of young women from community action to high-level decision-making while calling for greater representation in #PeaceProcesses.
December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Our Senior Advisor Narine Karapetyan spoke at Democracy Today and #Armenia MFA's conference marking 25 years of #WPS in #Yerevan.
She underscored the growing leadership of young women from community action to high-level decision-making while calling for greater representation in #PeaceProcesses.
She underscored the growing leadership of young women from community action to high-level decision-making while calling for greater representation in #PeaceProcesses.
📢New primers for #DDR practitioners!
Formal politics isn’t the only entry point. With @orolsi.bsky.social, we explore alternative pathways that support ex-combatants, youth and women in participating politically through networks, movements and local structures: brnw.ch/21wY2iw
Formal politics isn’t the only entry point. With @orolsi.bsky.social, we explore alternative pathways that support ex-combatants, youth and women in participating politically through networks, movements and local structures: brnw.ch/21wY2iw
December 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
📢New primers for #DDR practitioners!
Formal politics isn’t the only entry point. With @orolsi.bsky.social, we explore alternative pathways that support ex-combatants, youth and women in participating politically through networks, movements and local structures: brnw.ch/21wY2iw
Formal politics isn’t the only entry point. With @orolsi.bsky.social, we explore alternative pathways that support ex-combatants, youth and women in participating politically through networks, movements and local structures: brnw.ch/21wY2iw
On #GivingTuesday, your contribution can make a direct impact on global peace efforts.
From supporting mediation initiatives to equipping young peacebuilders with the skills they need, every donation helps us transform conflict.
Together, we can build peace: berghof-foundation.org/donate
From supporting mediation initiatives to equipping young peacebuilders with the skills they need, every donation helps us transform conflict.
Together, we can build peace: berghof-foundation.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
On #GivingTuesday, your contribution can make a direct impact on global peace efforts.
From supporting mediation initiatives to equipping young peacebuilders with the skills they need, every donation helps us transform conflict.
Together, we can build peace: berghof-foundation.org/donate
From supporting mediation initiatives to equipping young peacebuilders with the skills they need, every donation helps us transform conflict.
Together, we can build peace: berghof-foundation.org/donate
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social offered powerful insights into #Europe’s evolving role in the #MiddleEast at @chathamhouse.org's #EuropeStrategicChoices conference.
She explored what it would take for Europe to adopt a more assertive, proactive security posture.
She explored what it would take for Europe to adopt a more assertive, proactive security posture.
December 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social offered powerful insights into #Europe’s evolving role in the #MiddleEast at @chathamhouse.org's #EuropeStrategicChoices conference.
She explored what it would take for Europe to adopt a more assertive, proactive security posture.
She explored what it would take for Europe to adopt a more assertive, proactive security posture.
Many countries around #Europe have seen democratic backsliding rather than progress.
Our colleague Lara Azzam proposes a context-sensitive, locally rooted & adaptive toolkit for supporting democratic transformation in #Lebanon in #EMBRACE's latest policy brief: embrace-democracy.eu/embrace-poli...
Our colleague Lara Azzam proposes a context-sensitive, locally rooted & adaptive toolkit for supporting democratic transformation in #Lebanon in #EMBRACE's latest policy brief: embrace-democracy.eu/embrace-poli...
December 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Many countries around #Europe have seen democratic backsliding rather than progress.
Our colleague Lara Azzam proposes a context-sensitive, locally rooted & adaptive toolkit for supporting democratic transformation in #Lebanon in #EMBRACE's latest policy brief: embrace-democracy.eu/embrace-poli...
Our colleague Lara Azzam proposes a context-sensitive, locally rooted & adaptive toolkit for supporting democratic transformation in #Lebanon in #EMBRACE's latest policy brief: embrace-democracy.eu/embrace-poli...
How can linking #climate and #environment in dialogue and mediation strengthen resilience and peace?
In #Somalia, integrating environmental issues into dialogue and mediation activities has provided new entry points for collaboration and trust-building.
In #Somalia, integrating environmental issues into dialogue and mediation activities has provided new entry points for collaboration and trust-building.
November 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
How can linking #climate and #environment in dialogue and mediation strengthen resilience and peace?
In #Somalia, integrating environmental issues into dialogue and mediation activities has provided new entry points for collaboration and trust-building.
In #Somalia, integrating environmental issues into dialogue and mediation activities has provided new entry points for collaboration and trust-building.
We’re honoured our project #vrschwrng has been awarded the PHINEO Seal of Effectiveness!
In its new thematic report on countering disinformation & discrimination, PHINEO analysed more than 100 civil society initiatives across #Germany & selected 37 projects for this distinction.
In its new thematic report on countering disinformation & discrimination, PHINEO analysed more than 100 civil society initiatives across #Germany & selected 37 projects for this distinction.
November 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We’re honoured our project #vrschwrng has been awarded the PHINEO Seal of Effectiveness!
In its new thematic report on countering disinformation & discrimination, PHINEO analysed more than 100 civil society initiatives across #Germany & selected 37 projects for this distinction.
In its new thematic report on countering disinformation & discrimination, PHINEO analysed more than 100 civil society initiatives across #Germany & selected 37 projects for this distinction.
"Transboundary climate risks make regional cooperation an important entry point for engagement. Combined with indirect implementation through UN agencies and NGOs, it allows climate finance to reach communities without relying on government systems.”-Dima Reda (Nataij Group)
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"Transboundary climate risks make regional cooperation an important entry point for engagement. Combined with indirect implementation through UN agencies and NGOs, it allows climate finance to reach communities without relying on government systems.”-Dima Reda (Nataij Group)
Our @doctorchris.bsky.social shares takeaways from her time in #Copenhagen at the Nordic Women Mediators annual meeting hosted by @danishmfa.bsky.social.
She reflects on the strength of women mediator networks and the importance of creating spaces for shared experience, exchange and reflection.
She reflects on the strength of women mediator networks and the importance of creating spaces for shared experience, exchange and reflection.
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Our @doctorchris.bsky.social shares takeaways from her time in #Copenhagen at the Nordic Women Mediators annual meeting hosted by @danishmfa.bsky.social.
She reflects on the strength of women mediator networks and the importance of creating spaces for shared experience, exchange and reflection.
She reflects on the strength of women mediator networks and the importance of creating spaces for shared experience, exchange and reflection.
🔴Happening today!
Join our online event at 16:00 CET to watch experts discuss pathways for more effective and inclusive climate finance based on findings from #Afghanistan.
⏰There's still time! 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21wXPyF
Read our report: brnw.ch/21wXPyE
Join our online event at 16:00 CET to watch experts discuss pathways for more effective and inclusive climate finance based on findings from #Afghanistan.
⏰There's still time! 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21wXPyF
Read our report: brnw.ch/21wXPyE
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🔴Happening today!
Join our online event at 16:00 CET to watch experts discuss pathways for more effective and inclusive climate finance based on findings from #Afghanistan.
⏰There's still time! 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21wXPyF
Read our report: brnw.ch/21wXPyE
Join our online event at 16:00 CET to watch experts discuss pathways for more effective and inclusive climate finance based on findings from #Afghanistan.
⏰There's still time! 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21wXPyF
Read our report: brnw.ch/21wXPyE
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social joined fellow experts at the Women, Peace and Security #WPS Conference hosted by the Danish NWM Network and @danishmfa.bsky.social.
November 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social joined fellow experts at the Women, Peace and Security #WPS Conference hosted by the Danish NWM Network and @danishmfa.bsky.social.
From cleaning streets to scoring goals, our insider peacebuilders in #Somalia have been showcasing community action and local leadership.
In Jowhar, youth and local authorities came together for a multi-day clean-up effort building cleaner environments and stronger communities.
In Jowhar, youth and local authorities came together for a multi-day clean-up effort building cleaner environments and stronger communities.
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
From cleaning streets to scoring goals, our insider peacebuilders in #Somalia have been showcasing community action and local leadership.
In Jowhar, youth and local authorities came together for a multi-day clean-up effort building cleaner environments and stronger communities.
In Jowhar, youth and local authorities came together for a multi-day clean-up effort building cleaner environments and stronger communities.
How can climate finance become more inclusive, effective and conflict-sensitive?
Join our event 26 Nov to hear experts discuss opportunities for more resilient climate finance delivery based on lessons from #Afghanistan.
👉Join our event: brnw.ch/21wXLDc
📕Read our report: brnw.ch/21wXLDd
Join our event 26 Nov to hear experts discuss opportunities for more resilient climate finance delivery based on lessons from #Afghanistan.
👉Join our event: brnw.ch/21wXLDc
📕Read our report: brnw.ch/21wXLDd
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
How can climate finance become more inclusive, effective and conflict-sensitive?
Join our event 26 Nov to hear experts discuss opportunities for more resilient climate finance delivery based on lessons from #Afghanistan.
👉Join our event: brnw.ch/21wXLDc
📕Read our report: brnw.ch/21wXLDd
Join our event 26 Nov to hear experts discuss opportunities for more resilient climate finance delivery based on lessons from #Afghanistan.
👉Join our event: brnw.ch/21wXLDc
📕Read our report: brnw.ch/21wXLDd
Our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social shares key takeaways from #COP30.
1) Current targets risk overshooting 2°C; major emitters need deeper, accountable cuts.
2) Cities, states and private sector are advancing low-carbon solutions.
3) Countries that need it most struggle to access climate finance.
1) Current targets risk overshooting 2°C; major emitters need deeper, accountable cuts.
2) Cities, states and private sector are advancing low-carbon solutions.
3) Countries that need it most struggle to access climate finance.
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social shares key takeaways from #COP30.
1) Current targets risk overshooting 2°C; major emitters need deeper, accountable cuts.
2) Cities, states and private sector are advancing low-carbon solutions.
3) Countries that need it most struggle to access climate finance.
1) Current targets risk overshooting 2°C; major emitters need deeper, accountable cuts.
2) Cities, states and private sector are advancing low-carbon solutions.
3) Countries that need it most struggle to access climate finance.
"When combining Rigorous Impact Evaluations (RIE) with locally-driven learning frameworks, we can let actors on the ground define what success means in their terms, and get a solid database about what works and what doesn’t."- Maja Leo (MEL Advisor)
November 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
"When combining Rigorous Impact Evaluations (RIE) with locally-driven learning frameworks, we can let actors on the ground define what success means in their terms, and get a solid database about what works and what doesn’t."- Maja Leo (MEL Advisor)
Reflecting on eight weeks of exploring #NationalDialogue – from planning to implementation – the journey was both insightful and inspiring.
We’re thrilled that the connections built during the course continue to grow beyond the sessions.
We’re thrilled that the connections built during the course continue to grow beyond the sessions.
November 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Reflecting on eight weeks of exploring #NationalDialogue – from planning to implementation – the journey was both insightful and inspiring.
We’re thrilled that the connections built during the course continue to grow beyond the sessions.
We’re thrilled that the connections built during the course continue to grow beyond the sessions.
In countries like #Afghanistan, actors who protect land, water and forests remain underfunded.
👉Join our launch event to hear Dima Reda (Nataij Group) Mauricio Vazquez (@odi.global) Charity Watson (UNAMA) and Dr. Faiz Zaland (Kabul University) discuss resilient climate finance: brnw.ch/21wXCMe
👉Join our launch event to hear Dima Reda (Nataij Group) Mauricio Vazquez (@odi.global) Charity Watson (UNAMA) and Dr. Faiz Zaland (Kabul University) discuss resilient climate finance: brnw.ch/21wXCMe
Climate finance blind spots – closing the gap
Join us to explore how global funding mechanisms can better reach fragile and conflict-affected contexts, with insights from our forthcoming report on Afghanist
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November 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In countries like #Afghanistan, actors who protect land, water and forests remain underfunded.
👉Join our launch event to hear Dima Reda (Nataij Group) Mauricio Vazquez (@odi.global) Charity Watson (UNAMA) and Dr. Faiz Zaland (Kabul University) discuss resilient climate finance: brnw.ch/21wXCMe
👉Join our launch event to hear Dima Reda (Nataij Group) Mauricio Vazquez (@odi.global) Charity Watson (UNAMA) and Dr. Faiz Zaland (Kabul University) discuss resilient climate finance: brnw.ch/21wXCMe
@nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social represented Berghof at #COP30, joining high-level discussions on climate, peace and security. She spoke on climate mis/disinformation, #Africa’s climate–peace partnerships, data gaps in adaptation planning and climate action in conflict settings.
November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
@nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social represented Berghof at #COP30, joining high-level discussions on climate, peace and security. She spoke on climate mis/disinformation, #Africa’s climate–peace partnerships, data gaps in adaptation planning and climate action in conflict settings.
"There is limited understanding in the global west of the historical underpinnings of China's peace pursuits. Strengthening the research and learning infrastructure in Europe and in China is an essential investment."- Beatrix Austin, Head of Conflict Transformation Research
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"There is limited understanding in the global west of the historical underpinnings of China's peace pursuits. Strengthening the research and learning infrastructure in Europe and in China is an essential investment."- Beatrix Austin, Head of Conflict Transformation Research
#transitionaljustice provides pathways for transforming violent pasts into peaceful futures.
Our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation brought together practitioners to identify challenges and formulate recommendations.
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXySG
Our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation brought together practitioners to identify challenges and formulate recommendations.
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXySG
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#transitionaljustice provides pathways for transforming violent pasts into peaceful futures.
Our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation brought together practitioners to identify challenges and formulate recommendations.
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXySG
Our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation brought together practitioners to identify challenges and formulate recommendations.
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXySG
We hosted an inspiring workshop with Yemeni & international experts, Yemeni mediators, @eurpeace.bsky.social & the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen in #Amman on ways to integrate climate, environment, peace and security in current mediation & peace process in #Yemen.
November 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We hosted an inspiring workshop with Yemeni & international experts, Yemeni mediators, @eurpeace.bsky.social & the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen in #Amman on ways to integrate climate, environment, peace and security in current mediation & peace process in #Yemen.
Climate finance remains absent from fragile settings despite its role in promoting peace and resilience.
👉Join our event 26 Nov, 16:00 CET to hear experts discuss how climate finance can become more inclusive and effective based on lessons from #Afghanistan: brnw.ch/21wXu4p
👉Join our event 26 Nov, 16:00 CET to hear experts discuss how climate finance can become more inclusive and effective based on lessons from #Afghanistan: brnw.ch/21wXu4p
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Climate finance remains absent from fragile settings despite its role in promoting peace and resilience.
👉Join our event 26 Nov, 16:00 CET to hear experts discuss how climate finance can become more inclusive and effective based on lessons from #Afghanistan: brnw.ch/21wXu4p
👉Join our event 26 Nov, 16:00 CET to hear experts discuss how climate finance can become more inclusive and effective based on lessons from #Afghanistan: brnw.ch/21wXu4p