We knew that we could make a difference if more people could see for themselves the power of local action. So, we set about working with local partners across the world, in some of the most hostile and fragile circumstances, to help support and scale their work and to build an evidence base to demonstrate that investment in local leadership is effective, cost-effective, and builds the foundations of sustainable, long-term peace. We shared their stories, learned their approaches, and celebrated their successes. We became more vocal about the importance of putting local peacebuilders front and center of all efforts to tackle violence. Over time, people started to take notice.