Impact &
Recognition

Paths out of violence. Evidence of change.

We support young people in disengaging and reintegrating into society, alongside reconciliation support and humanitarian assistance. Our results reflect the efforts of many people across conflict-affected countries and regions.

Our work in numbers.

600+
People supported in voluntarily surrendering or leaving armed groups
Primarily in Somalia
3,050+
Young people supported to reintegrate into society
Across all program locations
100,000+
People affected by conflict reached through emergency assistance and reconciliation
Across all program locations
10,000+
Participants in our symposia and events
To date

What progress looks like on the ground.

For someone leaving an armed group, the path forward can involve a safe way out, education, counseling, a chance to earn a living, and acceptance by their community. Our programs bring these elements together over time. Explore our approach

Measuring social value.

One Young World reported a 32:1 social return on investment for Accept International. This is an assessed estimate of social value, rather than a promise about the result of an individual donation.

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SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT $1 → $32

Social value estimated for every $1 invested in the assessed work. Source: One Young World ↗

Recognized for the work.

Awards, selections and media coverage of Accept International's work and its founder.

50 Nonprofit Organizations Implementing Social R&D

Selected for Forbes JAPAN's Social R&D list.

Media coverage

NHK WORLD-JAPAN · Indonesia

Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

Features our work supporting reintegration in Indonesia.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN · Colombia & Palestine

Man on a mission: A world without conflict

Features our work in Colombia and Palestine.

NGO STATUS & REGISTRATION
CERTIFIED IN JAPAN Certified NGO

Certified by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government; a status held by only about 2.7% of Japan’s NGOs.

REGISTERED IN THE US 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Our U.S. affiliate, Accept International USA, holds 501(c)(3) status.

RECOGNIZED IN UNITED NATIONS Special Consultative Status

Granted by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2021.