forumZFD is a German non-partisan organization. It is supported by 38 member organizations and more than 150 individual members.

Following the basic idea of "Peace needs specialists" forumZFD’s Academy for Conflict Transformation offers qualification courses and trainings on issues of civil conflict to people with life and professional experience

The forumZFD carries out projects of the Civil Peace Service in the Middle East, through the Western Balkans and the Philippines. These include education about the origins and consequences of violent conflict, the establishment of dialogue between the opposing parties, the promotion of civil society and the reintegration of refugees and former combatants. In addition projects of forumZFD within Germany at municipal level contribute to civil conflict management.

forumZFD calls on politicians in Germany and the European Union, to strengthen civil conflict management. It co-founded the European Network for Civil Peace Services (EN.CPS) and is a member of the Global Nonviolent Peace Force.