In a world where people often react to conflict either by being passive or resorting to violence, we believe that there is a third way, the way of nonviolence.

The Swedish Fellowship of Reconciliation has a long history of working for peace and reconciliation through active nonviolence.  We are a Christian, ecumenical member-based civil society organisation, founded in 1919. Our 2 500 members come from all denominations. SweFOR is the Swedish branch of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation, IFOR.

We have a range of programs aimed at promoting a peace culture, in Sweden and the world:

• We give courses in nonviolence, conflict resolution and peaceful conflict management.

• We send volunteers to Guatemala, Mexico and Colombia, where they support local peace-building efforts and protect human rights defenders.

• We work for disarmament and improved control over the arms trade through codes of conduct, laws and regulations.

• We support ecumenical actions for peace and disarmament.

• We promote peace and reconciliation in the Middle East through advocacy work.

• Together with other civil society actors, we develop methods and strengthen the capacity to prevent violence and armed conflict.

Learn more about our programs by using the links in the left-hand column.