Invisible Peace Work

“These stories are not written about peacebuilders—they are written by them. In their vulnerability and moral imagination, we hear truth, not theory. Invisible Peace offers a tapestry of courage and grace woven by those who do the work even when no one is watching.” The Rev. Canon Mpho Tutu van Furth, Priest in Charge at All Saints Church, Amsterdam Invisible Peace Work is a timely contribution to the study of peace and conflict, instructive and inspiring for scholars and practitioners alike. Engaging and insightful narratives take us beneath the surface of peacebuilding waters, revealing the pain and courage, trauma and healing, complexities and challenges, risks and rewards involved with building sustainable peace in protracted conflicts. Readers will gain deeper understanding and appreciation of peacebuilding processes and renewed hope for the future. Benjamin Broome, Professor Emeritus, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Arizona State University, USA This book pulls back the curtain on the unseen, deeply human dimensions of peace work. While the world often learns about conflict through fleeting media coverage and social media posts, this book invites readers into the lived realities of those who remain after the spotlight fades—peace scholars, practitioners, and local community members who navigate the fragile aftermath firsthand. Through intimate autobiographical storytelling, contributors reveal the layered experiences that shape peacebuilding in practice. Their stories offer more than reflection—they provide purposeful insights and direction for sustaining peace efforts over time. Written by those who’ve lived through war and reconciliation, and by those who walk beside them in post-conflict spaces, this collection redefines how we understand the work of peace. Emi Kanemoto (Ph.D.), Assistant Professor at Bryant University, researches intercultural communication, peacebuilding, and social change. Sasha Allgayer (Ph.D.), Assistant Professor at the College of Wooster, researches global media, international studies and activism. Eddah M. Mutua (Ph.D.), Professor at St. Cloud State University, researches African communication, post-conflict peace initiatives, and civic engagement.