The Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations promotes with the programme zivik international peace projects in crisis regions and advises both non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the Federal Foreign Office in this field of activity. The programme not only provides support to civil conflict resolution efforts but also contributes to strengthening networks between state and non-state actors.

The projects can be divided in the subject areas:

Dealing with the Past,

Qualification Programmes,

Protecting People,

Promoting Dialogue,

Peace Education,

Peace Journalism.

Currently the Institute of Foreign Cultural Relations looks after the following projects:

Schools for Peace in Chechnya,

Marching for Peace in Tajikistan,

Peace Caravan as well as Tolerance and Peace in Burundi,

Peace Camp in Bosnia and Herzegowina,

Working on Land-Based Conflicts in Chiquitania/Bolivia.