About Positive Peace
To promote sustainable peace and development by empowering individuals and communities through education, advocacy, and collaboration.
More Than the Absence of War
Positive Peace refers to the attitudes, institutions, and structures that create and sustain peaceful societies. It differs fundamentally from “negative peace,” which only refers to the absence of violence or armed conflict.
While negative peace can be fragile and temporary, Positive Peace focuses on building the long-term conditions for stability, resilience, and human flourishing. This systemic approach addresses root causes of conflict rather than merely treating symptoms.
Key Distinction
Negative Peace = absence of violence. Positive Peace = presence of the attitudes, institutions, and structures that create and sustain peaceful societies.
Absence of violence
- Absence of direct violence or armed conflict
- Fragile and often temporary
- Treats symptoms, not root causes
- Can be maintained by force or fear
- Collapses when the force is removed
Presence of justice & harmony
- Presence of justice, opportunity, and harmony
- Durable and self-reinforcing
- Addresses the root causes of conflict
- Built on trust, equity, and strong institutions
- Grows stronger over time as systems improve
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
“To promote sustainable peace and development by empowering individuals and communities through education, advocacy, and collaboration.”
We work hands-in-glove with all stakeholders to empower youth, women, children and men on violence prevention, peacebuilding, human rights, good governance, gender equality, and environmental protection.
Our Vision
“A society where peace is rooted in justice, equality, and harmonious coexistence between people and the environment.”
We envision a Cameroonian and African society where peace is not merely the absence of war, but the active presence of social justice, dignity, and opportunity for all.
The Benefits of Positive Peace
Research and practice demonstrate that Positive Peace delivers measurable benefits across multiple dimensions of society.
Drives Economic Growth
Positive Peace creates predictable, trustworthy environments for investment and enterprise, directly contributing to economic stability and prosperity.
Builds Resilient Communities
Societies grounded in Positive Peace can withstand and recover faster from shocks — whether economic, environmental, or social.
Reduces Conflict Risks
By addressing structural inequalities and grievances before they escalate, Positive Peace removes the conditions that make violence likely.
Enhances Well-being
Strong social cohesion improves health outcomes, educational attainment, and civic participation — raising quality of life for all.
Four Interconnected Pillars
We pursue peace through four mutually reinforcing areas of work. Each pillar depends on and strengthens the others.
Capacity Building
Equipping individuals, organisations, and institutions with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to sustain peace in their communities and professional contexts.
Explore TrainingAdvocacy
Influencing policy and shaping public discourse in favour of peace-supportive legal and institutional frameworks at local, national, and continental levels.
See ResourcesResearch
Generating rigorous, evidence-based insights and policy recommendations that inform effective peacebuilding strategies and keep practice grounded in reality.
Browse ResearchCommunity Engagement
Working directly with local communities to foster dialogue, reconciliation, and collective action — building peace from the ground up.
Read StoriesBuilding Peace, Year by Year
From a founding vision to a continent-wide movement — the key milestones that have shaped Positive Peace Group.
Organisation Founded
Positive Peace Group was established in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with a founding mandate to promote sustainable peace, human rights, and development.
First Training Programme
Launched our inaugural training workshops on conflict resolution and mediation for youth leaders across the Centre Region.
COVID-19 Community Response
Adapted operations to deliver online peace education and community support programmes during the global pandemic.
West Africa Expansion
Extended our reach beyond Cameroon, building partnerships with civil society organisations across West and Central Africa.
1,000+ Youth Engaged
Reached a milestone of over 1,000 young people empowered through our leadership, rights, and peacebuilding programmes.
International Partnerships
Formalised strategic partnerships with international NGOs and UN agencies to co-deliver peacebuilding initiatives.
Youth Peace Summit
Hosted a landmark regional Youth Peace Summit, bringing together young leaders from across Africa to co-create peace solutions.
2,000+ Youth Empowered
Surpassed 2,000 young people empowered and 50 communities reached — a testament to the growing impact of Positive Peace.
Meet Our Team
Passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds united by a shared commitment to building a more peaceful world.
Sandra Naya
Founder / CEO
Kengafac Priscilla
Executive Director
Ngwa Albert
Marketing Director
Lengamoun Joyceline
Director
Kwandong Emmanuel
Co-Founder
Jemimah Dielle Muabe
Executive Director
Ewi Fidelis Che
Marketing Director
Atim Evenye Niger-Thomas
Executive Director
Guilian Fri Asongwed
Health & Education Advocacy Officer
Eyong Collins
Political Affairs Officer
Adeck Queen
Human Rights Officer
Sylvie Keafo-on
Admin. & Finance Officer
Dominic E. Ncho
Information Technology Officer