The Centro de Investigación y Educacion Popular/Programa por la Paz (Centre for Investigation and “Popular Education”/ Programme for Peace), is a non-profit foundation that seeks social change in Colombia. It works for the construction of a society which is more just and democratic, and which enjoys a peace that includes all the men and women who have been excluded from society – including Colombia’s victims. CINEP/PPP has been active since 1972.

CINEP/PPP aims to construct alternatives that promote peace and development as well as a greater respect for rights and the enhancement of democracy.

The work carried out by CINEP/PPP is focused around; research, education, advocacy, and communication. In addition, CINEP/PPP offers accompaniment to social organisations.

Peacebuilding and Development programme

The peacebuilding and development programme seeks the constructive transformation of conflicts and the strengthening of alternative development proposals. The programme views them both as expressions of a new culture of peace in Colombia. The programme purports that, through research, new ways of understanding conflicts can be achieved and that this, alongside the development of educative processes and accompaniment, is the path which will allow for the formulation of peaceful alternatives that also promote the transformation of Colombia.

Fulfillment of rights for the strengthening of democracy programme

In order to enhance the respect for rights, the programme seeks to train civil society organisations. The programme encourages the organisations to implement internal practices that demonstrate democratic values and gender equality and as such strengthen cohesion and the coherence between their actions and their political proposals.

General Information System

The general information system is a series of data bases made up of information collected by CINEP/PPP. The information allows for analysis, classification, and the continual review of social and political issues.

Advocacy and Communication Project

The Advocacy and Communication Project intends to impact upon public opinion, influence the collective imagination, and change certain political practices.