Our Purpose

―― Empowering everyone as agents of peace, together we will break the chains of violence.

We believe that even in times of hardship, everyone possesses the potential to become an agent of peace. We pave the way to break the chain of violence and initiate a positive cycle that propels us toward sustaining peace.

Hardship here encompasses a broad spectrum of challenges in both domestic and international contexts. This may present as suffering caused by humanitarian crises and social exclusion or struggling to disengage from non-state armed groups, including so-called violent extremist organizations, in active conflict zones.

Within these challenging circumstances, our focus is not only on ending suffering but on transforming adversity. Believing in the potential of each individual we create proactive solutions for sustainable peace. This is where our purpose and pride reside.

Our Values

We act in response to the essential demands for sustaining peace

We respond to the urgent needs of those most affected by conflict and violence, focusing on issues that are often overlooked internationally. While international society has made concerted efforts to support socially vulnerable groups such as children, women, and refugees, it is often those left behind who are driven toward extremist actions.

At Accept International, we do not act solely out of empathy, but through careful, objective reasoning. This means we prioritize problems that demand immediate attention, even if they are rarely addressed. That is why we operate in areas of protracted conflict, such as Somalia, and work with those isolated from communities, including former combatants of so-called violent extremist organizations and gang members.

Counterterrorism and conflict resolution issues are persistently under-addressed due to high risks, limited effective solutions, and insufficient social support. Despite these challenges, Accept International remains steadfast. We are committed to establishing effective approaches to violent extremism and conflict resolution, creating a precedent for lasting change.