CRS Directory 

International Organisations

The CRS Directory for International Organisations lists organisations that work in the field of peace and conflict. The dataset was compiled by Conflict Research Society The dataset was compiled by Conflict Research Society, funded by the Polden-Puckham Charitable Trust.

NameWebsiteCore themesTwitterAddress
Action Aidwww.actionaid.org.ukEmergencies and conflicts; women’s rights; human rights; poverty reduction; education@actionaiduk33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0BJ, UK
Action on Armed Violencewww.aoav.org.ukResearching and acting on weapons; assisting victims; supporting communities@AOAV415 High Street Stratford, E154QZ, UK
Aegis Trustwww.aegistrust.orgPrevent genocide and mass atrocities worldwide@Aegis_TrustThe Exchange 38 Water Lane Newark, Nottinghamshire NG241HA
African Leadership Centrewww.africanleadershipcentre.orgTo train a new generation of Africans and serve as a forum for transformative discourse on peace, security and development in Africa @ALC_KCLGlobal Institutes, Chesham Building, Room 12B, King’s College London, Strand Campus Strand, London WC2R2LS
Aid Convoywww.aid-convoy.org.ukCommitted to assisting victims of disasters and wars@aidconvoyukAid Convoy, PO Box 57486, London, E55DA
Alliance for Peacebuildingwww.allianceforpeacebuilding.orgUmbrella organisation for 100 organisations in the field; policy engagement; evaluation; strategic communication@AfPeacebuilding1726 M Street, NW, Suite 401 Washington, DC 20036, USA
Architecture sans Frontièreswww.asf-uk.orgLearning and capacity building; advocacy; live projects@ASF_UKImpact Hub Islington, 5 Torrens Street, 4th Floor, London, EC1V1NQ, UK
Berghof Foundationwww.berghof-foundation.orgIndependent, non-governmental and non-profit organisation that supports efforts to prevent political and social violence and to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation@BerghofFndBerghof Foundation Operations GmbH Altensteinstrasse 48a, 14195 Berlin, Germany
British American Security Information Councilwww.basicint.orgNuclear disarmament; nonproliferation; WMD; arms control; global security and nonproliferation @basic_int3 Whitehall Ct, London SW1A2EL, UK
British Red Crosswww.redcross.org.ukFirst aid; emergency response; preparing for disasters; finding missing family; health and social care; protecting people in conflict; refugee support; teaching resources@britishredcrossBritish Red Cross, UK office, 44 Moorfields London EC2Y9AL
Building Bridges for Peacewww.buildingbridgesforpeace.orgInfluence government and policy makers to devote more resources to non-violent conflict resolution; support partner organisations@Charity_BBFP2 Crossways, Cott Lane, Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ96HE
Business and Human Rights Resource Centrewww.business-humanrights.orgWorking to improve human rights in business@BHRRC1-3 Charlotte Street, 3rd floor, London W1T 1RD, UK
Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT)www.caat.org.ukNon-proliferation; disarmament@CAATukUnit 4, 5-7 Wells Terrace, London, N4 3JU, UK
Care International UKwww.careinternational.org.ukPoverty; emergencies; empowerment of women@careintuk9th Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP
Carnegie Endowment for International Peacewww.carnegieendowment.orgDemocracy and rule of law; energy and climate; regional research (Asia; Europe; MENA; Russia; South Asia); nuclear policy@CarnegieEndow1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036-2103, USA
CDA Collaborative Learning Projectswww.cdacollaborative.orgImproving the effectiveness of local and international actors who provide humanitarian assistance; engage in peace practice; support sustainable development; conduct corporate operations@CDALearningOne Alewife Center, Suite 400, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA
Center for International Policyhttps://www.internationalpolicy.orgHuman rights; peace and security; anti-corruption; environment@CIPonline2000 M Street NW, Suite 720 Washington, DC 20036, USA
Center for Strategic and International Studieswww.csis.orgDefense and security; energy and sustainability; global trends and forecasting; international development; global health; technology and cybersecurity; trade and economics@CSIS1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036, USA
Central Africa’s Rights & AIDS (CARA) Societywww.cara-online.orgProvides HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support to reduce premature deaths; providing quality basic education for all; water and sanitation; helping the poor to know, understand and achieve their rights@carasociety18 - 22 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London, Hackney E8 3DL, UK
Centre for Geopolitics & Security in Realism Studieswww.cgsrs.orgGeopolitics; security and defence; global energy security; global governance; trade and economics; climate change@CGSRS_UK20-22 Wenlock Road, N17GU London, UK
CFOR Force for Changewww.cfor.infoFacilitation and training of conflict resolutionInterchange Studios Hampstead, Town Hall Centre, 213 Haversack Hill, London NW34QP, UK
Chatham Housewww.chathamhouse.orgClimate; energy; global health; international economics; law & governance; security; resources; rising powers; social movements; transatlantic relations@ChathamHouseThe Royal Institute of International Affairs Chatham House, 10 St James’s Square, London SW1Y4LE
Child Soldiers Internationalwww.alliancecpha.org/en/child-soldiers-internationalState armed forces; straight-18; non-state armed groups; accountability; DDR; OPAC implementation@ChildSoldiersIn9 Marshalsea Road, London UK, SE11EP
Children Change Colombiawww.childrenoftheandes.orgDefending the rights of children at risk in Colombia@ChildChangeCOLDevelopment House 56-64 Leonard Street, EC2A4LT, London, UK
Conciliation Resourceswww.c-r.orgWorking long-term with local partners, policymakers and other policybuilders to address the root causes of violence and transform the conflicts which affect communities @CRbuildpeaceBurghley Yard, 106 Burghley Road, London NW51AL
Concordis Internationalwww.concordis.internationalSupporting post-conflict nation building in South Sudan, Mauritania and Cote d’Ivoire@ConcordisIDRC, 70 Fleet Street, London EC4Y1EU
Conflict Research Societywww.conflictresearch.org.ukAn organisation which specialises in working on issues related to conflict, human rights, social transformation and social justice.Institute for Conflict Research, Unit 14 North City Business Centre, 2 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT15 2GG
Cordwww.cord.org.ukPeacebuilding; education; gender; human rights@CordUKFloor 9 Eaton House 1 Eaton Road Coventry CV1 2FJ, UK
Corrymeela Communitywww.corrymeela.orgFamily; community; youth; schools; faith & life@corrymeela5 Drumaroan Road, Ballycastle BT546QU; Belfast Centre, 129 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT71SH
Crisis Actionwww.crisisaction.orgProtecting civilians from armed conflict@Crisis_ActionAudrey House, 16-20 Ely Place, London EC1N6SN, UK
Democratic Progress Initiativewww.democraticprogress.orgProviding expertise combining research and practicable approaches to broaden bases for wider public involvement in promoting peace and democracy building@DPI_UK11 Guilford St, London WC1N1DH
Encompass, The Daniel Braden Reconciliation Trustwww.encompasstrust.orgEnable interfaith and inter-community cohesion; boost young peoples employability skills; support young people to develop community projects; help build trust between diverse communities; challenge the factors that can lead to racism, religious hatred and radicalisation; act as a catalyst for long term attitudinal change by running programmes with UK and international impact@EncompassTrustFaraday House, 48-51 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N3AE, UK
Environment Justice Foundation www.ejfoundation.orgProtect environment and people by linking environmental security, human rights and social needs@ejfoundation1 Amwell St, London EC1R1UL, UK
Firefly Internationalwww.fireflyinternational.orgReaching out through education to children denied their rights by conflict; local projects in Bosnia and Palestine to create safe, supportive and inclusive spaces@FireflyInternat27a Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH75AH
Gender Action for Peace and Securitywww.gaps-uk.orgPromotion, facilitation, monitoring of meaningful inclusion of gender in all aspects of UK policy and practice on peace and security@nowomennopeaceDevelopment House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London, EC2A4LT, UK
HelpAge Internationalwww.helpage.orgOlder people poorest and most neglected, committed to helping them claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty; disaster risk reduction and climate change; emergencies; rights; refugees; sustainable development goals@HelpAgeHelpAge International, PO Box 70156, London, WC1A 9GB UK
Human Relief Foundationwww.hrf.org.ukEmergency and disaster response and preparedness; development and cooperation; conflict transformation; orphan sponsorship@Human_ReliefHead Office: PO Box 194, Bradford, BD7 1YW, West Yorkshire, UK
Humanitarian Dialogue www.hdcentre.orgPrevent, mitigate and resolve armed conflicts through dialogue and mediation@hdcentreHeadquarters Office, 114 rue de Lausanne, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
Independent Diplomatwww.independentdiplomat.orgPolitical strategy; international law; public diplomacy and media strategy@IDiplomatHamilton House, 1 Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HA, UK
Institute for War and Peace Reportingwww.iwpr.netPromoting free expression; strengthening accountability; building inclusive societies@IWPR48 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8LT, UK
International Action Network on Small Armswww.iansa.orgGlobal movement against gun violence that links hundreds of organizations working to stop the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons@IANSAnetwork777 United Nations Plaza 3E, New York, NY 10017 USA
International Alertwww.international-alert.orgPeacebuilding; advising governments, organisations and companies@intalert346 Clapham Road, London, SW9 9AP, UK
International Crisis Groupwww.crisisgroup.orgPrevention and resolution of deadly conflict@CrisisGroup7-10 Adam Street, The Strand, London, WC2N 6AA, UK
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)www.ifrc.orgDevelopment work; health; migration; risk reduction; shelter; recovery; capacity building; promoting principles and values; humanitarian diplomacy; disaster and crisis management; disaster law; humanitarian logistic; beneficiary communications; volunteers; youth@FederationP.O. Box 303 CH-1211 Geneva 19 Switzerland
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)www.idea.intDemocracy support and promotion@Int_IDEAStrömsborg, SE-103 34 Stockholm, Sweden
International Institute for Strategic Studieswww.iiss.orgNon-proliferation; transnational threats and geo-economics to climate change and security@IISS_orgArundel House 13–15 Arundel Street, Temple Place London WC2R 3DX, UK
International Medical Corpswww.internationalmedicalcorps.org.ukEmergency; recovery; resilience@IMC_UKInternational Medical Corps UK 1st Floor 254-258 Goswell Road London EC1V 7EB, UK
International Organisation for Migrationwww.iom.intMigration; refugees@IOM_News17, Route des Morillons, CH-1211 Geneva 
19, Switzerland 
International Peace Bureauwww.ipb.orgDisarmament for sustainable development@IntlPeaceBureau41 rue de Zurich 1201 Geneva Switzerland
International Rescue Committeewww.rescue.orgHumanitarian crises@theIRCInternational Rescue Committee 122 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10168 USA
Islamic Relief Worldwidewww.islamic-relief.orgEmergencies; disasters; conflict; crises@IRWorldwide19 Rea St South, Digbeth Birmingham, B5 6LB, UK
Kids for Kidswww.kidsforkids.org.ukChildren in Darfur@KidsforKidsPO Box 456, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2WS, UK
Medactwww.medact.orgCharity for health professionals focusing on peace and security, economic justice, climate and ecology, health and human rights@MedactThe Gravestone Centre, 28 Charles Square, London, N1 6HT, UK
Mediation Northern Irelandwww.mediationnorthernireland.orgMediation and conflict counseling; mediation training; capacity building83 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HP, UK
Medical Aid for Palestinianswww.map-uk.orgWorking for health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees@MedicAidPalestiniansLondon, UK
Mercy Corpswww.mercycorps.orgAgriculture & food; children & youth; conflict management; disaster preparedness; economic opportunity; education; emergency response; environment; health; innovations; water; women & gender@mercycorpsGlobal Headquarters, 45 SW Ankeny St. Portland, OR 97204, USA ; Can Mezzanine, 49-51 East Road, London, N1 6AH, UK
Mines Advisory Groupwww.maginternational.orgDisarmament; landline clearance; community liaison; emergency response@MAGsaveslivesMines Advisory Group, Suite 3A, South Central, 11 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR, UK
Minority Rights Group International (MRG)www.minorityrights.orgWorking to secure rights of religious, ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples@MinorityRights54 Commercial St, London E1 6LT, UK
MSF UKwww.msf.org.ukEmergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare@MSF_ukLower Ground Floor, Chancery Exchange, 10 Furnival St, London, EC4A 1AB, UK
Network for Peacewww.networkforpeace.org.ukConnecting organisations working for peace, channeling and advertising events5 Caledonian Rd, London, N1 9DY, UK
Northern Ireland Foundationwww.northernireland.foundationWorks to secure durable peace in Northern Ireland, increase awareness, promote conflict transformation, foster support@nifoundationCarnegie Building, 121 Donegal Road, Belfast, BT12 5JL, UK
Overseas Development Institutewww.odi.orgShaping policy for development@ODIdev203 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ, UK
Oxford Research Groupwww.oxfordresearchgroup.org.ukConflict resolution; conflict analysis; non-military alternatives; sustainable security@ORGinfo56 Leonard St, London, EC2A 4LT, UK
PBI Colombiawww.pbicolombia.orgCarried out observation and international accompaniment in thirteen countries on five continents since 1981 and in Colombia since 1994@PBIColombiaDevelopment House, 56-64 Leonard St, London, EC2A4LT, UK
Peace Brigades International: PBIwww.peacebrigades.orgPromoting nonviolence; protecting human rights defenders; peacebuilding initiatives in 13 countries in five continents; local country groups in: Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA@PBI_ISECDevelopment House, 56-64 Leonard St, London, EC2A4LT, UK
Peace Childwww.peacechild.orgYouth empowerment; youth employment@PeacechildThe White House 46 High Street Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AH UK
Peace Directwww.peacedirect.orgSupporting local peace building@peacedirectPeace Direct Development House 56-64 Leonard Street London EC2A 4LT
Peace Newswww.peacenews.infoNewspaper for the UK grassroots peace and justice movement@peace_newsLondon, UK
Peace One Daywww.peaceoneday.orgAwareness and support for International Peace Day@PeaceOneDazSt. George’s House, 15 St. George’s Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2LE, UK
Practical Actionwww.practicalaction.orgThrough technology enabling communities to build skills and knowledge to produce sustainable and practical solutions @PracticalActionThe Schumacher Centre, Bourton on Dunsmore, Rugby, CV23 9QZ, UK
RAW in WARwww.rawinwar.orgSupport women in conflict; work with women human rights defenders@RAWinWARFree Word Centre, 60 Farrington Road, London, EC1R 3GA, UK
RedR UKwww.redr.org.ukTrains humanitarian NGO workers and provides recruitment, technical and membership services to aid workers worldwide@RedRUK250A Kennington La, London, SE11 5RD, UK
Relief Internationalwww.ri.orgEmergency; health and sanitation; food and agriculture; education and empowerment; livelihoods and enterprise; shelter and infrastructure; protection and human rights@ReliefIntl1101 14th St. NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005
Religions for Peace UKwww.religionsforpeace.org.ukWorks to transform violent conflict; advance human development; promote just and harmonious societies; protect the earth@RfPUKDavid Horner, 18 Little Acres, Ware, SG12 9JW, UK
Rift Valley Institutewww.riftvalley.netNon-profit organisation working in Eastern and Central Africa, to advance understanding of the region and its diverse communities, connect local knowledge to social and political action, defend freedom of information and promote social justice. Programmes include action-oriented research, field-based training, digital archives, distance learning and open-access publishing@RVInews26 St Lukes Mews, London W11 1DF
Right to Play UKwww.righttoplay.org.ukCommunity building through sports and play; training and facilitating @RightToPlay_UK17-19 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR, UK
Rights Watch UKwww.rwuk.orgWorking to draw on lessons of Northern Ireland to promote, protect and monitor human rights in the context of UK engagement in conflict and counter terrorism measures@rightswatchukRights Watch (UK) 32-36 Loman Street London, SE10EH UK
Rising Global Peace Forum - Coventry Universitywww.coventry.ac.uk/research/areas-of-research/trust-peace-social-relations/rising/about-rising/Yearly forum on peace and conflict@RisingForumCoventry, UK
Royal Society of Medicine - Catastrophe and Conflict Forumwww.rsm.ac.uk/sections/sections-and-networks-list/catastrophes-conflict-forum.aspxCreate an international forum for humanitarian aid workers of all skills and specialities; provide a platform for meeting, networking and exchanging experiences in a neutral environment; teaching, training and education in the humanitarian field; raise the awareness and profile of humanitarian aid and facilitate and encourage research and publication of humanitarian activities in open and peer review literature@ROYSOCMED1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE, UK
RTC - Responding to Conflictwww.steps-for-peace.org/links/responding-to-conflict-rtc-birmingham-uk/Support; advise; train conflict transformation@RespondRTCResponding to Conflict, 1046 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6LJ, UK
Safe World for Womenwww.asafeworldforwomen.orgBringing together women from different cultures and backgrounds to address roots and causes of conflict, poverty, and hardship@safeworld4womenDalton House 60, Windsor Avenue, London, SW19 2RR, UK
Saferworldwww.saferworld.org.ukPreventing violent conflict; building safer lives@saferworldThe Gravestone Centre, 28 Charles Square, London, N1 6HT, UK
Search For Common Groupwww.sfcg.orgConflict sensitivity; natural resource conflicts; DDR & SSR; reconciliation; gender equality; refugee and IDP; governance; sexual and gender based violence; interfaith cooperation; violent extremism@SFCG_1601 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC, 20009, USA
Soroptimist Internationalwww.soroptimistinternational.orgViolence against women; safe sanitation; displacement; education; leadership@SoroptiTweet87 Glisson Road Cambridge CB1 2HG UK
Stockholm International Peace Research Institutewww.sipri.orgRegional and global security; armed conflict and conflict management; military spending and armaments; arms control; disarmament and non-proliferation@SIPRIorgSignalistgatan 9, SE-169 70 Solna, Sweden
Swiss Peacewww.swisspeace.chMediation; dealing with the past; statehood; analysis and impact; business and peace; gender@swisspeaceSonnenbergstrasse 17 P.O. Box CH-3000 Bern 7
TAPOLwww.tapol.orgPromoting human rights; peace and democracy in Indonesia@TapolUK86 Durham Road, London, N7 7DT, UK
The Elderswww.theelders.orgWork for peace, poverty eradication, a sustainable planet, justice and human rights worldwide@TheEldersThe Elders Foundation 149 Hammersmith Road London W14 0QL, UK
Three Faiths Forumwww.faithbeliefforum.org/Building good relations between different faiths@threefaiths3FF Star House 104 Grafton Road, London, NW5 4BA, UK
TIDES Training & Consultancywww.tidestraining.orgAn ethically based non-profit company which offers conflict management, community relations and mediation training@tidestrainingDuncairn Complex, Duncairn Ave Belfast, BT14 6BP, UK
TransConflictwww.transconflict.comConflict not as an isolated event, but an integral part of the transformation of societal relationships. Transconflict endeavours to respond to the changing social, regional and international context and their implications for the dynamics of conflict@TransConflict40 MORECAMBE ROAD MORECAMBE, LA3 3AD United Kingdom
Volunteer Action for Peacewww.vap.org.ukCreating and preserving international peace, justice and human solidarity for people and their communities@action_peace16 Overhill Road, East Dulwich, London SE22 0PH, UK
War Childwww.warchild.org.ukWorking to improve situation for children in/after conflict @WarChildUKLinton House, 39-51 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RT, UK
Well Groundedwww.well-grounded.orgProvide organisation development support to civil society organisations in Africa so they have real and sustainable impacts on natural resource governance and community rights. We also promote change by connecting organisations to build a strong civil society voice@wellgroundedODWell Grounded,The Hub, 5 Torrens Street, London EC1V 1NQ, UK
Widows for Peace through Democracywww.widowsforpeace.orgProtection of women in conflict; participation in conflict resolution processes; justice and human rights36 Faroe Road Shepherds Bush London W14 0EP United Kingdom
Womankindwww.womankind.org.ukWomen’s rights; human rights; support and training@woman_kindDevelopment House, 2nd Floor 56-64 Leonard Street London EC2A 4LT, UK
Women for Women International UKwww.womenforwomen.org.ukWork with women in 8 countries; offering support, tools and access to life-changing skills to move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency@womenforwomenUKLondon, UK
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) UKwww.wilpf.org.ukWomen; peace; security; human rights; disarmament; environment; extremism; crisis response@UKWILPFUK WILPF 52-54 Featherstone Street London EC1Y 8RT, UK
WYSE Internationalwww.wyse-ngo.orgAn international charity providing education and training to emerging leaders, supporting them to make the world a better place@wysengo6 Cotleigh Road NW6 2NP London, UK

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