Saferworld
About Company
Saferworld has been preventing violent conflict and building safer lives for over 30 years.
Saferworld began life as a politically-independent research organisation on effective arms control. In the 1990s we pioneered work for more effective arms controls, and we also began examining the broader elements underlying conflict – such as governance, power, marginalisation, access to resources and development. Our guiding principle – which remains to this day – is that people should be at the heart of all responses to conflict.
In 2000 we expanded our policy work and started in-country programming in Kenya and the Western Balkans. We have grown significantly since then: we now work in over 10 countries across East Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and South East Asia. In all cases, partners form the backbone to our programme. Our policy and programming covers a range of issues at local, national, regional and international levels including community security, gender, peace and security, justice and development.
Today, with headquarters in London and a presence in regional and policy centres including Brussels, Nairobi, Washington DC and Beijing, we remain one of the world’s leading organisations on conflict prevention thinking and practice.
Saferworld works with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security. Working with our partners and drawing on Saferworld’s 30 years of experience, we use our expertise and tested methodologies to promote peace and to address the drivers of conflict. We also conduct wider research and analysis which we use as evidence and learning to improve national and international peacebuilding policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe that everyone should be able to lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from insecurity and violent conflict.
