This joint undertaking between the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) consists of the Human Security Program administered by DFAIT and the Canadian Peacebuilding Fund administered by CIDA through its Multilateral Programs Branch.

The objectives of the Peacebuilding Initiative are to:

• assist countries in conflict in their efforts towards peace and stability
• promote Canadian peacebuilding capacity and participation in international peacebuilding initiatives