3D Security Initiative

Is the U.S. prepared to prevent violent conflict in countries around the world?

In July 2004, Secretary of State Colin Powell established the Office of the State Department's new Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS). The goal of S/CRS is to “lead,
coordinate, and institutionalize U.S. Government civilian capacity to prevent or prepare for post-conflict situations, and to help stabilize and reconstruct societies in transition from conflict or civil strife, so they can reach a sustainable path toward peace, democracy
and a market economy.”

The 3D Security Initiative, along with other advocacy organizations in Washington DC, supports funding for S/CRS. Building civilian capabilities for peacebuilding and conflict prevention is essential to US and global security.

We recently joined other groups in signing a letter to Members of Congress urging them to continue funding for S/CRS. Click here to read this letter and more details about funding for this program.

We welcome your comments and ideas for supporting S/CRS. Please ask your Members of Congress to support this office and its essential mission.

Thanks,
Lisa Schirch
3D Program Director