About ARI
Our Vision
Where the work is meant to lead.
Stable, self-sustaining African communities anchored in resilient institutions and healthy environments — where recovery from conflict becomes a pathway to lasting peace.ARI Vision Statement
Recovery as conflict prevention
From recovery to peace
The Pathways for Peace report identifies that most violent conflicts are rooted in exclusion from power, resources and services; horizontal inequalities between identity groups; weak institutions unable to manage grievances peacefully; and environmental stress acting as a conflict multiplier.
ARI’s integrated model targets those drivers directly:
| Root cause of conflict | ARI intervention |
|---|---|
| Exclusion from services | Equitable service restoration |
| Resource competition | Environmental stabilization + community water governance |
| Weak institutions | Local governance capacity building |
| Youth and women marginalization | Inclusive participation + skills development |
| Grievances without channels | Participatory planning + grievance-linked programming |
This is why ARI is not only a recovery initiative — it is a conflict prevention investment.
Net savings from conflict prevention: between $5 billion and $70 billion per year globally.Pathways for Peace, UN & World Bank, 2018
Recovery as prevention
Net savings from conflict prevention: between $5 billion and $70 billion per year globally.Pathways for Peace, UN & World Bank, 2018