Roots of Peace
Budget
€1,377,746
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Roots of Peace is a pioneer in supporting the world's most vulnerable farmers and traders—transforming battlefields of war into thriving agricultural farmlands—restoring agricultural productivity and prosperity benefiting war-torn families as we heal both soil and soul. The mission has evolved, and now are spearheading initiatives in regenerative agriculture, a groundbreaking approach that not only restores soil health but also revitalizes communities affected by conflict. As a result, the NGO has helped export nearly 160,000 metric tons of fruits, nuts, and spices valued at more than $491 million to international markets, impacting more than 1 million farmers and families. It has planted over 7 million fruit trees worldwide. The Founder of the NGO is the Laureate of the World Food Prize 2023 and nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize 2025. She has also won other prizes, such as Mother Teresa for humanitarian work and the Gandi Family Award.
EU Legislative Interests
Roots of Peace is going to contribute to various aspects of the European Green Deal, the EU Common Agriculture Policy, the EU civil protection, and humanitarian aid.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Food Security and Agriculture Cluster (FSAC) – Afghanistan (Member) Skoll Foundation Rotary Club
Organisation Members
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (Implementing partner under the CBARD program) USAID (Funding partner for past projects) World Bank (Funding partner for past projects) Skoll Foundation (Partner in advancing regenerative agricultural initiatives) Soil Symbiotics (Technical partner in regenerative agriculture research and implementation) Kühn Center for Post-Conflict Development Studies – UC Berkeley (academic partner for research and field-based agricultural and economic development in post-conflict societies. Agribusinesses, farmer cooperatives, and private sector partners across Afghanistan and Guatemala Catalyst 2030 (global movement of people and organizations committed to achieving the UN SDGs.
Additional Information
The primary funding source for 2025 was the United Nations Development Programme; Responsible Party Agreement No. UNDPAFG_RPA_2025/02/01_A1
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.