The KOFF platform
Founded in 2001, the Swiss Platform for Peacebuilding (KOFF) is a well-established platform for exchange, networking, and joint learning. It is composed of around 40 civil society organizations and two state organizations engaged in peacebuilding, human rights, gender equality, security policy, and sustainable development. The KOFF platform is facilitated by a coordination team at swisspeace and jointly financed by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and the civil society member organizations. The KOFF Advisory Board advises and supports the KOFF coordination team in guiding the platform’s strategic direction.
KOFF’s mission is to be a diverse and inclusive platform that fosters meaningful exchange, collaboration, and constructive dialogue on peace-related issues between civil society and state actors. The platform aims to serve as a credible counterpart for policy actors by promoting a broad and inclusive understanding of peace and by highlighting the essential role of Swiss civil society in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. As a dynamic facilitator, collective knowledge hub, and multiplier, the KOFF platform bridges perspectives and promotes joint learning and peer support. It seeks to create synergies that lead to joint initiatives and enhance the collective impact of Swiss peacebuilding efforts.
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The following illustration shows the structure of the KOFF platform:
