Eirene (Friedensdienst)

EIRENE (EIRENE Internationaler Christlicher Friedensdienst) is an international Christian peace service based in Neuwied, Germany. According to its website, it has worked nonviolently for peace since 1957 and adopted new principles in 2017. Its activities include worldwide volunteer services (IJFD and weltwärts), peace service assignments for professionals, and peace projects, as well as climate-related small projects in the Global South. It works within numerous networks and umbrella organizations, and its office is located at Engerser Str. 81 in Neuwied.

EIRENE states that it has worked nonviolently for peace since 1957. In 2017 it adopted new principles. Its work includes worldwide volunteer services (IJFD and weltwärts), peace service for professionals, and peace projects, as well as climate-adapted small projects in the Global South. It works within numerous networks and umbrella organizations. In 2026, Guido Dost was elected as its new managing director.

Nonviolent peace work and international Christian peace service

1. 1EIRENE | Internationaler Christlicher Friedensdiensteirene.org
2. 2Über uns | EIRENEeirene.org
3. 3Kontakt | EIRENEeirene.org
4. 4Netzwerk | EIRENEeirene.org
5. 5Eirene (Friedensdienst)wikidata.org