Syria Peace Project
Who we are
The Syria Peace Project (SPP) is an applied initiative that builds upon interdisciplinary collaborations on peace and health at Johns Hopkins University, and beyond. With activities recognized by the Johns Hopkins Discovery Award in 2022 and the Nexus Award in 2024, the SPP is dedicated to applying this knowledge on mitigating the multifaceted conflicts that have fragmented Syrian society.
Our Vision
To establish robust, evidence-based peace projects that address conflicts in Syria at all levels—from local communities to international relations—fostering a resilient and inclusive society.
Our Mission
The SPP aims to achieve this vision by leveraging interdisciplinary expertise from the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), the School of Medicine, the Bloomberg School of Public Health, and active Syrian organizations on the ground, through the following approaches:
- Analyze Conflict Dynamics: Conduct comprehensive research to understand the various levels of conflicts across and surrounding Syria. This includes mapping stakeholders, examining narratives, historical grievances, recent developments, and characterizing underlying geopolitical and socioeconomic factors.
- Develop Integrated Peacebuilding Interventions: Design and implement conflict transformation strategies from regional to local levels. These strategies integrate humanitarian aid, health services, capacity building, and narrative mediation to promote reconciliation and cooperation among various stakeholders.
- Evaluate and Inform Policy: Develop and implement tools to assess the effectiveness of interventions on community relations and provide evidence-based policy recommendations to support sustainable peacebuilding efforts in Syria and comparable contexts.