Who We Are
The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture and violent conflict. We provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to torture.
Since our founding in 1985, CVT has:
- Rehabilitated over 33,000 torture and war trauma survivors through direct healing.
- Engaged in post-conflict community building after some of the world’s deadliest wars, working in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jordan and Kenya.
- Pioneered research in torture survivor rehabilitation to better understand the effects of torture and how best to heal survivors.
“You have a very hard job, because it is your job to put the soul back in the body.”
- Survivor of Torture
CVT Mission, Vision and Values
CVT MISSION
The mission of the Center for Victims of Torture is to heal the wounds of torture on individuals, their families and their communities and to end torture worldwide.
CVT VISION
The Center for Victims of Torture's vision is a world without torture.
CVT VALUES
HOPE
We believe a better future is possible.
Human Dignity
We commit to respecting the humanity of all people.
Integrity
We commit to holding ourselves accountable, ensuring honesty and transparency.
Equity
We commit to dismantling barriers to justice and advancing opportunities for all.
Collaboration
We commit to listening to, working with and learning from survivors and each other.
CVT's Strategic Plan
The Center for Victims of Torture developed the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan below in order to build on our current work and maximize our impact as we continue to build an increasingly global organization. Please take a moment to read how we plan to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and pursue opportunities to work toward a future in which torture ceases to exist, human rights are universally respected and protected, and survivors have hope for a new life.
Learn about our new offices.
Perkins+Will Presents: Designing a Central Home for the Center for Victims of Torture from Perkins+Will on Vimeo.
The people at CVT are committed to working toward a world without torture. If you are interested in meaningful work, being part of a team with energetic and creative colleagues, and advancing human rights globally, check our list of professional opportunities regularly for openings.
For media inquiries only, contact Pam McCurdy, media relations strategist, at pmccurdy [at] cvt.org.
