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The United States Institute of Peace is a premier peacebuilding organization. Congress founded USIP in 1984 as an independent nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting peace by preventing, mitigating and resolving violent conflict abroad. For over 40 years, USIP has provided those working for peace with proven approaches, practical policy research and a platform to convene diverse stakeholders.

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Gandhi-King Global Academy

USIP established the Gandhi-King Global Academy to directly assist peacebuilders in civil society and government within conflict-affected countries.