Religious extremism and terrorism continues to hamper development efforts in the Middle East and North Africa, instability and violence rage on in Libya, Syria, the Central African Republic and Israel and the Palestinian territories, as do border conflicts such as Russia’s controversial move into Ukraine.
Meanwhile, peace talks forge ahead in Colombia and Cuba.
There’s no shortage of need for peace builders — those who want to work toward lasting peace in countries prone to violent conflict before, during or after it breaks out.