As we look back on 2016, the entire One Earth Future family can be proud of positive impact on the lives of people and in the communities in which we work. Due in large part to the work of our five legacy programs, Oceans Beyond Piracy, Shuraako, Secure Fisheries, PASO Colombia, and OEF Research, an...

OEF’s Shuraako program hosted the Somaliland Investment Forum in Hargeisa in late 2016, an event that brought together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders to focus on strengthening private sector development and investment.

After 4 1/2 years of captivity, 26 hostages of Somali pirates were released in late October in large part thanks to a Broomfield nonprofit, Oceans Beyond Piracy.

A governance award for African cities can promote positive change in fragile and low-income states, says OEF Research's Victor Odundo Owuor on The Fragile States Resource Center.

A group of hostages was released after 18 months of humanitarian work through several groups, including Broomfield’s One Earth Future.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 7, less than one week after Colombians rejected the peace deal negotiated between the government and FARC rebels, underscoring the complexities involved in winning peace.

OEF and PASO Colombia’s work to transform conflict in Colombia is featured in this story on the role that communities and negotiators are playing in the peace process.

Recent weeks have seen an outburst of protests in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over continued foot dragging by President Joseph Kabila’s government to schedule planned elections. The events of the last week included police responses resulting in at least 17 fatalities and the deadly torchi...

What International Donors Should Know About Drought and Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa

In support of sister program Shuraako’s Somaliland Investment Forum, Secure Fisheries facilitated a panel discussion on challenges and long-term solutions for the Somaliland fishing sector. This blog outlines the solutions and viewpoints brought up at the Forum.

Secure Fisheries' Director participated at the U.S. Department of State's Our Ocean conference, which welcomed many new commitments on marine conservation and protection.

Evidence shows that women’s participation in peace and security processes is linked to a greater likelihood of successful outcomes, and international frameworks have sprung up accordingly. What is less understood is the role of national initiatives. National Action Plans (NAPs) to implement UN Resol...

Women are the driving force in encouraging governments around the world to include more women when planning for building and maintaining peace in their countries, according to a new report from OEF Research and Inclusive Security.

In each country studied, there was broad consensus that the NAP increased awareness of priorities relating to women, peace, and security, and contributed to improved dialogue among policymakers, civil society, and the security sector.

Women, Peace, and Security: Are We There Yet?