It all Starts with Solid Roots
Roots of Peace has transformed war-torn soils into bountiful harvests for the past
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Our Mission
Cultivating Peace Through Agriculture
Roots of Peace supports the world's most vulnerable farmers and traders, removing the remnants of war and restoring agricultural productivity and prosperity.
Our Impact
Our efforts improve each step of the agricultural value chain. We introduce farmers to new methods and technology, improve export marketing techniques, and create strategies for ramping up food exports to lucrative overseas markets.
As a result, we have helped export nearly 160,000 metric tons of fruits, nuts, and spices valued at more than $350 million to international markets, impacting more than one million farmers and families.
"You have turned mines into vines by replacing the seeds of destruction with the seeds of life...and you have shown the world that even with modest beginnings, a partnership backed up by persistence can make a real difference."
- His Excellency Kofi Annan
United Nations Secretary-General
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HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR WORK
Roots of Peace nonprofit desperately trying to get employees out of Afghanistan
Nearly six months since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, the Roots of Peace nonprofit is still desperately trying to get its employees out.
Nonprofit aims to stop illegal immigration from Guatemala through better farming
Tens of thousands of Guatemalans come the U.S. every year in pursuit of a better life—but with improved incomes, many can stay in their homeland.
PBS News Hour coverage
Taliban takeover threatens Afghan agriculture as farmers fear being forced to grow poppy.
Commonwealth Club Interview
Conversation with Heidi Kuhn and Atta Arghandiwal, Former Refugee; Author Lost Decency: The Untold Afghan Story
Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s support
Read Nancy Pelosi’s letter to our CEO, Heidi Kuhn, supporting our work to establish the ‘roots of peace’ worldwide.
Heidi’s Soviet Union reporting
Before beginning Roots of Peace, Heidi reported on US / Soviet Communications
LATEST NEWS
Explore our recent stories from the field to learn how we implement our model to cultivate peace through agriculture.
OUR MODEL: farmer designed; market refined
Identify the Challenge
through direct engagement with farmers and communities
2. Design Interventions
aimed at improving quality and production
3. Increase Exports
to high paying markets worldwide
4. Generate Peace and Prosperity
through greater economic independence