A new generation is choosing connection over division🕊️ In Bosnia and Herzegovina, thousands of young people are engaging in dialogue and building relationships across communities with #PBF support, transforming narratives and strengthening social trust. #InvestInPeace

“El Fondo para la Consolidación de la Paz es un instrumento único con efectos catalíticos, tanto en el fortalecimiento de las instituciones como en la atracción de inversiones adicionales que contribuyan a que los proyectos tengan cada vez más impacto” @spainun.bsky.social

The Peacebuilding Fund is improving the quality of engagement with local partners! This is one of the many findings highlighted in the 2023-2024 synthesis review, showing how the Fund continues to advance its practices to help build long-lasting peace #InvestInPeace

The #PBF continues to deliver meaningful results through its peacebuilding interventions 🕊️🌏 The 2023-2024 synthesis review of the #PBF’s evaluations details how the Fund continues to create transformative change by supporting nationally owned and locally led peacebuilding initiatives #HappeningToday

Bolivia unveils its first-ever Women, Peace, and Security National Action Plan. For generations, women have carried peace on their shoulders. Today, their leadership is formally recognized. With support from #PBF, this landmark plan advances decision-making power for women across the country🕊️

“Me ha llamado mucho la atención la capacidad que tiene el Fondo para la Consolidación de la Paz de llegar a las comunidades y a las personas más necesitadas para la consolidación de la paz,” Dijo la Representante Permanente Adjunta de España ante la ONU, durante la visita a Guatemala en enero.

Disinformation fuels division. Facts build peace. 🕊️ In The Gambia, the Peacebuilding Fund supports 2 initiatives strengthening public trust through journalist training and fact-checking. The result? FactCheck Gambia - the country’s first-ever national information verification platform.

In CAR, peace starts with healing. With support from the PBF, trauma recovery is becoming the foundation for sustainable reintegration. Through active listening and trauma therapy, ex-combatants and at-risk youth are rebuilding trust and choosing a different path forward.

“The Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund is different from other funds because of its strategic approach, flexible nature, and innovative process to building and sustaining peace,” says Ambassador Ana Jiménez de la Hoz, DPR of @spainun.bsky.social

More than 400 civil society leaders are now better equipped to defend judicial independence, thanks to a #PBF-supported initiative in Guatemala. Learn more about how the Peacebuilding Fund is strengthening civic oversight: un.org/peacebuildin... @undp.org @guatemalaonu.bsky.social

"The UN is contributing to creating spaces for dialogue and building institutions during a time that is crucial to Guatemala.” — Gunvor W. Skancke, Head of Section for Prevention and Stability at Noradno, highlighting the impact of the Peacebuilding Fund in Guatemala. youtu.be/VUHNPqow3dI

“The Peacebuilding Fund is unique because it allows different UN agencies to work together towards a culture of peace.” 🕊️ - Désirée Hagenaars, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in San José, Costa Rica. youtu.be/xL_EMKRN08M

We’re pleased to announce a $5M allocation from the Peacebuilding Fund to support locally led peacebuilding in Somalia. Implemented by @undp.org and @unmigration.bsky.social, the programme supports the transition following the drawdown of UNTMIS. #InvestInPeace

“I have seen firsthand how the UN team and its partners, including members of Indigenous communities, are working to ensure peace is not just a word, but a sustained reality,” says Fiona Zeka, FCDO UK, reflecting on her visit with the Peacebuilding Fund to Guatemala last month. youtu.be/fqOSwjwVXJM

📢 We are pleased to announce a new $2M allocation from the Peacebuilding Fund to support locally led peacebuilding and recovery in Benghazi and Derna, Libya, expanding economic opportunities for young people and strengthening local peacebuilding committees. #InvestInPeace #PBF @undp.org @iom.int

“What stood out to me during the #PBF partner visit to Guatemala was the enthusiasm of the local people engaged in the programme, including Indigenous leaders, youth, and women.” -Masaaki Saito, Director of United Nations Policy within Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs youtu.be/781EySelbE0

"The Peacebuilding Fund is unique because of its strategic and flexible nature," - Ambassador Ana Jiménez de la Hoz, DPR of the Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations, reflects on what she saw during her visit to Guatemala last month @spainun.bsky.social youtu.be/bEwQltCHmbM

Nearly $9.5 million in Peacebuilding Fund support in Mauritania is driving impact across three key areas: cross-border water cooperation with Mali and Senegal, women’s leadership in public institutions, and decent, green jobs for young people. #InvestInPeace @undppa.bsky.social

From inclusive democracy to youth and women’s leadership, stronger human capital, and cross-border conflict prevention, the Peacebuilding Fund in Mauritania is investing in what keeps peace strong in Mauritania. #InvestInPeace @undppa.bsky.social @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social

At the 10th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2250, we asked members of the Youth Publications & Socioeconomic Forum why it matters for young people to have a seat at the table in peacebuilding dialogues. #YPS #YouthLeadPeace 🎥Here’s what they said: youtu.be/gK30tCCDyWU

In Guatemala City, the delegation joined a presidential dialogue with Indigenous and ancestral authorities, supported by the PBF-funded project, to advance inclusive dialogue and strengthen peacebuilding #InvestInPeace @undppa.bsky.social @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social

Peacebuilding is strongest when national leadership and international support move together. Today, the PBC and #Mauritania are discussing practical ways to strengthen prevention, social cohesion, and inclusive governance 🤝

A key goal of today’s #PBC meeting with Mauritania: mobilizing support for prevention priorities, including through South–South cooperation, sharing best practices, and stronger coordination among partners.

The PBC aims to deepen and regularize engagement with #Mauritania, enabling sustained political accompaniment, shared experience from Member States, and stronger support for national prevention priorities.

#HappeningNow The Government of #Mauritania is updating the Peacebuilding Commission on progress achieved since the last engagement, and identifying opportunities to better align international support with national peacebuilding priorities. #InvestInPeace

#HappeningNow PBC's Ambassadorial-level meeting on Mauritania. The session provides the Government of Mauritania with a platform to present the operationalization of its new National Strategy for Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion, as well as to continue collaborating with the PBC. webtv.un.org/en

#HappeningNow in San Juan Chamelco: the delegation is meeting with the Mayor, women leaders, and representatives of the National Women’s Forum to learn about a #PBF-funded project advancing women’s empowerment in the region. #InvestInPeace @undppa.bsky.social @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social

In Guatemala, the delegation met Indigenous community leaders from the Polochic Valley, took part in a traditional ceremony, and reaffirmed the importance of including Indigenous Peoples at every level of peacebuilding. #InvestInPeacepe @undppa.bsky.social @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social

Youth leadership is vital to sustaining peace On day 2 of the delegation’s visit to Guatemala, they joined the Youth Peace Fair and met with Mercy Corps, civil society, and youth leaders, listening to their priorities and reaffirming PBPSO’s commitment to community-led peacebuilding. #InvestInPeace

A delegation of donor partners of the Peacebuilding Fund is visiting Guatemala this week to learn more about the work of the Fund. The delegation includes representatives from Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and Spain. #InvestInPeace

Since 2011, the UN Secretary-General has declared Guatemala eligible for the #Peacebuilding Fund. Since then, the PBF has invested $60M+ across 30 projects to strengthen the rule of law, prevent conflict, and support inclusive peacebuilding. ➡️Read more here: un.org/peacebuildin...

#HappeningNow On their first day in Guatemala, the delegation met with Resident Coordinator Miguel Barreto to discuss the impact of the Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund on the ground.🕊️ @undppa.bsky.social @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social

Next week, Deputy Head of the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office, Awa Dabo, is leading a delegation to Guatemala to engage with partners and learn more about the impact of Peacebuilding Fund investments in Guatemala #InvestInPeace @undppa.bsky.social @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social

As announced by the UN on 12 January 2026, the #UNGA has endorsed the unification of the #Peacebuilding Support Office and three offices within the former @orolsi.bsky.social ; Justice and Corrections, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration and Security Sector Reform.

“Peace means justice for everyone.” Hear from 20-year-old youth advocate Nada Zamel, speaking at the 10th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2250, on why young people must be included in peacebuilding. @undppa.bsky.social @unfpa.org @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social youtu.be/kMbhV4EtPWE

At the invitation of the Government of Colombia, the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission visited Colombia in 2025, meeting national authorities, UN partners, peace agreement signatories, and community leaders to highlight the importance of locally led efforts in sustaining peace #YearInReview

Evidence and impact remained central to the Fund’s work #YearInReview Two impact evaluations of a PBF-supported project in Guatemala introduced an innovative approach to measuring prevention, finding the project helped prevent an estimated 80% of conflicts that would otherwise have occurred

#YearInReview 2025 was an essential year for peacebuilding partnerships! 🤝 Last Year, Awa Dabo, visited Kenya to engage with partners of the Peacebuilding Fund’s initiative on peace and inclusive development in North-Eastern Kenya🕊️ @undppa.bsky.social

In 2025, the Peacebuilding Impact Hub made significant strides in strengthening the UN's ability to demonstrate peacebuilding impact! The Hub finalized major impact evaluations, launched capacity building initiatives, and developed prototypes for a Peacebuilding Data Platform #YearInReview

In 2025, #YPS took an important step forward with the launch of the YPS Secretariat, creating one shared space for UN peace, development, and humanitarian teams to work better together. #YearInReview @unfpa.org @undppa.bsky.social @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social

Our first technical visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo gave our partners a glimpse of how UN and IFI mandates can come together to support national strategies for peace. #YearInReview @undppa.bsky.social

In December, @undppa.bsky.social /PBSO and co-chair CMI convened the third annual CSO–UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding, led by 13 civil society actors. Bringing together over 200 participants to advance whole-of-system approaches to peacebuilding and sustaining peace #YearInReview

2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣ marked a milestone year for the Youth, Peace and Security agenda: its 10th anniversary! The PBSO Thematic Review on #YPS highlighted what works for meaningful youth participation, from addressing socio-economic challenges to funding approaches that involve youth from design to delivery.

In 2025, our office continued to deepen partnerships with IFIs and regional development banks, bringing together UN entities in policy exchanges with the @afdbgroup.bsky.social and the World Bank, and expanding our collaboration with the Bank on national prevention strategies. #YearInReview

Across the world, communities are facing disruptions in their lives, reminding us to stay vigilant & focused on the importance of peace. - Amb. Macharia Kamau @ambatlarge.bsky.social Chair, 8th Advisory Group of the PBF 🎥 Watch his message on why we must work harder to build a more peaceful world.

Young people in Kosovo¹ are using media literacy to build more inclusive communities. With support from the PBF, a peacebuilding initiative is helping them turn knowledge into action. 1. References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).

Together with representatives of the national Government and key UN Peacebuilding Fund partners 🇨🇦🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇪🇯🇵🇨🇭, we visited Tanganyika Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, #DRC, to see how PBF investments are supporting Government-led peacebuilding and stabilization efforts. #InvestInPeace 🌍

At the #PeaceConnect in Nairobi — a gathering of 540 local peacebuilders from 94 countries — UN PBSO was pleased to exchange views with civil society organizations on how to promote social cohesion, rebuild trust in institutions, & center youth and women as we build and sustain peace. #InvestinPeace

The UN Peacebuilding Support Office @undppa.bsky.social has released its Third Quarterly Newsletter 2025! It features powerful stories from the field — from Sierra Leone to South Sudan — showing how #PBF investments are driving lasting peace. 🔗 mailchi.mp/un/un-dppa-p... #InvestInPeace

Luxembourg's contribution to the Secretary-General's Peacebuilding Fund is crucial for the UN system's ability to support national efforts to build and sustain peace. @luxembourgun.bsky.social @mfa.gouv.lu #InvestinPeace