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Our Vision

THE NEXT GENERATION CAN INHERIT AND MAINTAIN A WORLD WHERE VIOLENT EXTREMISM HAS NO PLACE IN POLITICS OR SOCIETY.

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About GCERF

Preventing Violent Extremism By
 Investing In People

The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) is the only global fund to prevent violent extremism. GCERF works to prevent violent extremism by investing in people.

As the only global fund dedicated to preventing violent extremism (PVE), we fund community-centric initiatives led by civil society organisations to address the local social, economic, and political drivers of violent extremism.

Our investments address grievances between groups, rebuild trust between communities and the state, promote positive alternatives to violent extremism and decreases the social legitimacy of violent extremist groups among community members.

GCERF’s experience shows that resilient, engaged communities can resist radicalisation, rebuild trust, and strengthen peace and security.

GCERF At A Glance

Global Reach, Local Impact

Countries With GCERF Investments
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Grants Signed With Civil Society Organisations
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CSOs Implementing GCERF-Funded Programmes
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Individuals At-Risk Of Violent Extremism Identified And Engaged Through Community-Led Initiatives
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Community members in fragile contexts trained in conflict management and resolution to address grievances before violent extremist groups can exploit them
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Individuals at-risk of radicalisation equipped with vocational skills, entrepreneurship support and alternative livelihoods to reduce their vulnerability to recruitment into violent extremism
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Our Work

How GCERF Prevents Violent Extremism

GRRM

Global Rehabilitation And Reintegration Mechanism
GCERF is calling for the closure of detention camps in Northeast Syria and redirecting funding toward reintegration, rehabilitation and multi-stakeholder support through its new GRRM approach.
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Civil Society

Grants To Civil Society Organisations
GCERF invests directly in local CSOs in countries where the risk of violent extremism is demonstrated and where community-led investment can create measurable, cost-effective impact.
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Conflict Hotspots

Addressing Drivers Of Violent Extremism In Conflict Hotspots
GCERF-funded CSOs address drivers of violent extremism in Iraq, Syria and the Sahel, where community resilience and trust-building remain essential.
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Our Value PropositionCommunity-Led Solutions For Lasting Resilience

We work hand-in-hand with communities, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to:
  • Support Rehabilitation And Reintegration (R&R) Efforts
  • Combat Misinformation
  • Boost Confidence, Improve Livelihoods, And Seek Justice
Our community-driven approach creates a strong foundation for resilience, ensuring that peacebuilding efforts are sustainable and impactful.
GCERF’s model of investment prioritises:
  • Community-Ownership And Localisation
  • Sustainability
  • Robust Monitoring And Evaluation Processes
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Capacity Strengthening

Our Monitoring And EvaluationEvidence-Driven Investment And Accountability

GCERF operates a multi-level and multi-layered M&E system that tracks global, national/regional, and grant levels results. At the grant level, each project is guided by a theory of change and a results framework with outcome and output indicators, requiring grantees to collect baseline data, report quarterly, and conduct final assessments.
Beyond grantees’ efforts, GCERF conducts M&E activities, including regular visits by its Secretariat and national advisors. GCERF also regularly commissions external assessments/evaluations of these grants, which can occur during implementation, at the end of the grant period, and in some cases one year after grant completion.
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Our Impact In Stories

Stories Of Resilience And Recovery

Zainab’s Journey: From Trauma To Determination In Iraq

Zainab lived through war, loss and displacement. After spending years in detention camps, she returned to Mosul. Read her inspiring journey.

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From Fear To Freedom: Rebuilding Life After Extremism

After spending eight years under Boko Haram’s influence, Hadjiya returned to Niger and restarted her life through GCERF-funded programmes. Read her story.

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From Football Fields To Safe Spaces: Building Youth Resilience In Kenya

Read how football has created a supportive environment that promotes teamwork and resilience against violent extremism.

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