The Danish Centre for Conflict Resolution was founded as a non-profit and non-governmental organisation in May 1994. The initiative was taken by Ms. Else Hammerich, a former member of the European Parliament.

The Danish Centre for Conflict Resolution consists of:

• 25 trainers/consultants

• A small administation office

• A network of volunteers

• A number of project groups

• App. 550 members

The aims of the Danish Centre for Conflict Resolu­tion are:

• To promote knowledge of and to work for peaceful conflict resolution nationally and internationally

• To provide education in conflict resolution for individuals and organizations

• To assist organizations and groups in solving collaborative difficulties

• To develop and disseminate theory and methods of conflict resolution