Shaping a Peaceful Africa

One Community at a Time

Empowering actors to build inclusive communities through
nurturing dialogues, collaboration and actions for peace

Who We Are...

At COFP, we create pathways to peace even in the most difficult situations by engaging actors and communities in dialogues and actions that foster ethical leadership, social change, and sustainable human development

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VISION

A peaceful, cohesive and inclusive society that upholds dignity of human person, good governance, freedom of religion and rejects all forms of violence.

MISSION

Foster lasting peace, harmony and transformative development through social justice, dialogue and resilience building.

GOAL

Use dialogue to lead community driven social change, build mutual respect, prevent & resolve conflicts, promote good governance and enhance culture of peace, cooperation & development among adherents of different faiths and culture.

What We Do

Rather than focusing all our energy on the barriers, we concentrate on creating more sustainable communities, opportunities, and potentials that bring the change we want to see.

Building Common Ground for Lasting Peace

Building common ground for peace

Driving Social Change Through Ethical Leadership

Ensuring Sustainable Peace for Development

Our Approach

Our approach to peacebuilding is as critical as the outcomes we strive to achieve. Unlike traditional diplomacy or military peacekeeping methods, we focus on building resilient communities by empowering local peace structures to address violence and social injustice through nonviolent means. By advancing ethical standards, promoting good governance, and encouraging grassroots development, we create a foundation for sustainable interventions and peace. Through dialogue, we aim to bind, bond, and bridge communities by facing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead together.

Our Core Values

Nonviolence

We believe that nonviolence is not only the most effective tool and the best means of addressing issues of violence but force for engaging in a successful conflict transformation.

Dialogue

In communication, we apply dialogue in order to create a space for civility and equity.

Common Good

Understanding that we all share in one common humanity; we must work for the good of all since what affects one directly or indirectly affects all.

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Impact Snapshot

Behind every number is a life impacted, a conflict resolved, and a community strengthened. Explore how COFP is making measurable strides toward sustainable peace.

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Religious and community Actors (Fellows) from the 36 states in Nigeria including FCT and from additional 14 countries in Africa have been trained and equipped on dialogue negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation via one-year COFP Fellowship program.

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Capacities of 143 Teachers and Caregivers built/equipped to protect children’s rights against abuse and violence and to enhance their welfare in FCT Abuja for the past 6 years.

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Since 10 years ago, 317 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and destitute children have received scholarships to access basic education in rural communities of Abuja and Nasarawa state.

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Internally displaced and rural poor women and girls in Abuja, Plateau, and Adamawa states empowered through vocational training and starter packs. This initiative has reduced poverty, and helped curb gender-based violence.

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Youths counselled, treated, trained, empowered and supported financially to live healthier, non-violent and drug free life for the past 4 years in FCT Abuja and Nasarawa state.

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Youths for the period of 3 years participated in 42 matches as an avenue to promote peace and inclusive communities during our soccer for peace competition in Abuja, Niger and Nasarawa states.

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Less privileged families received free medical services in FCT Abuja for a period of 8 years.

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More than 77.2 million individuals reached through our Covid-19 Interventions for a period of 2 years in 30 states of Nigeria.

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People and families provided with food palliative support & PPE materials during our COVID 19 Response in 30 states of Nigeria over a period of 2 years.

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For a period of 2 years, 70 Local leaders and actors were engaged directly during our COVID 19 Response in 30 states across Nigeria.

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Over 5, 126 Benefited from our WASH project in Plateau state and Abuja over a 3-year period.

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Over 250 Children and Adults were engaged during our climate change intervention via tree planting for a period of one year in Abuja and Nasarawa state.

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Our Story

Watch how we are bridging divides across Africa by translating dialogue into practical actions for peace

Latest Updates

June 13, 2024

COFP’s Deputy Director Celebrates Democracy Day With Benue State Government

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May 23, 2024

JRS and COFP Foundation Join Forces for Collaboration

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May 4, 2024

Induction & Graduation of Fellows After 3rd Module

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