The International Education for Peace Institute was founded in 2000 by Dr. H.B. Danesh. The institute is an independent, not-for-profit, association under Swiss Law without any religious or political affiliation. EFP-International draws upon the expertise of an international faculty specialized in the fields of curriculum development, peace education, conflict resolution, political science, sociology, religious studies, law, and psychology. The faculty works closely with local educators, pedagogues, counselors, psychologists, and administrators to develop and implement context-appropriate EFP Programs in their respective schools and institutions in various cultural contexts. A network of like-minded, independent, organizations: EFP–Balkans, EFP–Canada, and EFP–America collaborate on research, training, community development, and consultancy work.