Funding of the HD Centre

The HD Centre is involved in an increasing number and range of projects to mediate in armed conflict and to improve mediation processes around the world. 

Dialogue, through third-party mediation, is increasingly shown to be among the most effective ways to address contemporary armed conflict and violence. Evidence suggests that sustained periods of peace are far more likely to result from robust, negotiated agreements.

Yet the practice of mediation remains varied in quality, lacking in coordination, and insufficiently shaped by ethical considerations. Meanwhile, the implementation of peace agreements usually requires further and sustained mediation, and in many conflict situations, preventive diplomacy and related measures are inadequate or non-existent.  

Who supports the HD Centre?

The HD Centre is financially supported by a number of donors, including governments, private foundations and individuals.  Donors in 2008 included Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Denmark, Ireland, Australia, the MacArthur Foundation, the Netherlands and the City of Geneva.

Going forward with funded support

To continue in its mission, the HD Centre needs increasing funding support. Leading the growth of the mediation profession, responsibly, requires the continued development of tools for capacity building and knowledge exchange. Independence also demands a diversity of funding.

The HD Centre is intent on helping governments, foundations and the private sector to support non-violent solutions to conflict, and mediation in particular. By improving mediation practices, the HD Centre is helping to improve the global response to armed conflict and, it believes, securing a more peaceful world.

If you are interested in financially supporting the work of the HD Centre, please write to pr@hdcentre.org.