About Us

International Alert is an independent peacebuilding organisation working in over 20 countries and territories around the world. Our dual approach involves working directly with people affected by violent conflict as well as at government, EU and UN levels to shape both policy and practice in building sustainable peace.

Our regional work is based in the African Great Lakes, West Africa, the Caucasus, the Andean region of South America, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Philippines. At both regional and international levels, our thematic work focuses on the role of business, humanitarian aid and development, gender, security and postconflict reconstruction in the context of building peace.

	What we do – From helping businesses operate with conflict sensitivity to supporting women's involvement in Rwanda's justice system, Alert's work promotes peaceful resolution of conflict across the world. Find out more about what we do
	How we work – Alert's approach to peacebuilding is unique, combining high level advocacy with grass-roots engagement. Our Code of Conduct informs everything we do. Read it and more about how we work here
	Who we are – Alert's strength comes from our diverse staff's extensive and varied experience as well the support and co-operation of our partners, trustees and funders. - Find out more about our staff team - Read about some of our partner organisations here - Learn who our trustees are - Find out more about those who fund our work
	Our first 20 years – International Alert was one of the first international NGOs devoted to building peace. To mark our 20th Anniversary in 2006 we pay tribute to our origins, the people who founded the organisation, and our achievements over the last two decades. Find out more about our history

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Last updated: April 2007