About Us
We are a humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people affected by conflict, disaster, and poverty survive, recover, and rebuild their lives with dignity.
Our Mission
To save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity during and after crises, while strengthening communities' resilience and capacity for sustainable development.
Our Vision
A world where all people affected by crisis can survive with dignity, recover with hope, and rebuild with lasting peace and prosperity.
Our Story
Global Peace Development was founded in 2008 in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. What began as an emergency relief effort has grown into a comprehensive humanitarian organization operating across 10 countries.
Over the past 15+ years, we've learned that effective humanitarian work requires more than just delivering aid. It requires deep partnerships with local communities, long-term commitment to building resilience, and unwavering accountability to the people we serve and those who support our work.
Today, we work alongside 150+ local partner organizations, reaching over 2.5 million people annually with programs spanning emergency response, health, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and peacebuilding.
Our approach is guided by the belief that communities themselves hold the solutions to their challenges. Our role is to support, amplify, and resource their efforts to build lasting peace and prosperity.
Our Values
Compassion
We lead with empathy, treating every person with dignity and respect regardless of their circumstances.
Partnership
We work alongside local communities and organizations, recognizing that the best solutions come from within.
Accountability
We are transparent about our work, finances, and impact, holding ourselves to the highest standards.
Impact
We focus on measurable, sustainable outcomes that create lasting change in people's lives.
Leadership Team
Dr. Mukhtar Sayid
Visionary leader with 30+ years of humanitarian experience, guiding Global Peace Development's mission across conflict zones worldwide.
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Dr. Karim Mejri
40+ years in humanitarian response and development across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
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Eng Ibrahim Omar
Engineering and operations expert with 18+ years managing complex humanitarian programs across conflict zones and disaster-affected regions.
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Sh Abdibaset Farah
Islamic scholar and community leader with extensive experience building strategic partnerships with faith-based organizations, NGOs, and governments across Muslim-majority regions.
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James O'Connor
Certified accountant specializing in nonprofit financial management and compliance.
ContactOur Global Reach
Operating in 10 countries across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, we work in some of the world's most challenging environments to deliver life-saving aid and build lasting peace.
Join Our Mission
Whether through donations, partnerships, or volunteering, there are many ways to support our work and make a lasting impact.