The Civil Peace Service (CPS) is a programme for violence prevention, civil conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Together with local partner organisations, nine German peace and development organisations are working towards a world in which conflicts are resolved without violence. CPS peace workers provide long-term support to local people in their commitment for justice, human rights and peace. Currently, around 380 international peace workers are active in about 45 countries. The Civil Peace Service is funded by the German Government.