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COFP at 15: A Legacy of Change, Peace and Promise
In 2025, the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace celebrates 15 years of transformative peacebuilding and interfaith dialogue.
Since 2010, COFP has trained, empowered, and inspired leaders, women, and youth across Nigeria and beyond to become changemakers in their communities. Through over 300 community projects, dynamic fellowships, and strategic engagements/partnerships, we’ve made bold strides in building peace, promoting justice, and fostering inclusive development.
Our Achievements
- Empowered hundreds of actors in peacebuilding
- Strengthened interfaith cooperation across communities
- Championed grassroots transformation through dialogue and development
- Contributed to policy and advocacy on ethics, equity, and inclusion
Looking Forward
We’re scaling up. We’re innovating. We’re building the next generation of ethical leaders and peacebuilders who are united in vision and strong in purpose.
Join us as we celebrate 15 years of impact and look ahead with hope.
COFP: Inspiring Change, One Community at a Time
VISION
A peaceful, cohesive and inclusive society that upholds dignity of human person, advance good governance, promote 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.
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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Our Story
Watch how we are bridging divides across Africa by translating dialogue into practical actions for peace
Our Partners