The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) is the only global fund to prevent violent extremism.
We connect local communities to global resources, supporting grassroots initiatives that are typically out of reach for international donors. We strengthen community resilience by supporting local initiatives to address the drivers of violent extremism.
In the last 10 years, our programmes have directly engaged around 4 million individuals, strengthening their resilience against violent extremism and providing hope and better opportunities for a more prosperous future.
GCERF at a glance
22
Countries
117
Grants Signed
3.8 M
People
355
Local Partners
1. Identify communities
We work with local civil society organisations and government partners to identify the communities most vulnerable to violent extremism.
2. Find and fund organisations
We identify and fund grassroots community-based organisations that can implement local initiatives and have the potential for growth and scalability.
3. Strengthen Capacity
We strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations to effectively implement initiatives and develop sustainable, long-term prevention solutions.
4. Connect with partners
We connect local civil society organisations with national governments, foundations, and businesses to scale their initiatives. Through our Global Action Platform, we link GCERF-funded organisations from across the world to foster collaboration, and share good practices and lessons learned.
5. Monitor Progress
We ensure the effectiveness of our programmes through robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes. We are committed to long-term sustainability by consistently assessing and enhancing our initiatives, ensuring continuous learning and improvement.
