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SAHEL REGION

CHAD

The activities of Boko Haram and the Islamic State–West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Lake Chad region, along with conflict dynamics in neighbouring countries, make Chad vulnerable to regional instability. Chad became a partner country of GCERF in 2023. The organisation is currently investing USD 2.06 million in the country, supporting two local civil society organisations. This funding supports seed grants for community-based projects, local savings and loan programmes, soft skills training for at-risk youth vulnerable to radicalisation and recruitment, and training for traditional and religious leaders in preventing violent extremism

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  • Lake Chad Region
  • Tibesti
  • Hadjer Lamis
  • Mayo-Kebbi Ouest
Background and Context
Country Snapshot
Key Results
Investment Strategy
Story of Change
Background & Context

Understanding Violent
 Extremism in Chad

GCERF recognises that violent extremism in the Sahel has become a persistent trend, with the potential to spread across West Africa. The presence of Boko Haram and the Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Lake Chad region, together with conflict dynamics in neighbouring countries, increases Chad’s exposure to regional instability. Chad became a GCERF partner country in 2023. The organisation is currently investing USD 2.06 million in the country, supporting two local civil society organisations (CSOs). This investment includes seed funding for the design and implementation of community-based projects, support for existing village savings and loan schemes, context-specific soft skills training for at-risk youth vulnerable to radicalisation and recruitment, and training for traditional and religious leaders on preventing violent extremism (PVE).

GCERF'S UNIQUE INVESTMENT MODEL

Country
 Support Mechanism

GCERF pioneers a unique model of investment designed to promote a whole-of-society approach and ensure the sustainability of our programmes. Under this model, in each partner country, we support national governments in establishing a steering committee called the Country Support Mechanism (CSM).

GCERF in Chad is working with the government, through the CSM, and bilateral and multilateral donors to ensure a coordinated approach to prevention. GCERF works with the Chadian government to support the implementation of its national action plan and invests in local organisations that design and run programmes contributing to stability and resilience.

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Key Drivers of Violent Extremism
Poverty and socio-economic hardship

In contexts of persistent poverty, limited access to basic services, and high levels of unemployment—particularly among youth—individuals may experience a sense of exclusion, frustration, and diminished prospects for the future. These conditions do not directly cause violent extremism, but they can increase susceptibility to recruitment narratives.

Regional inequalities in development and services

Regional inequalities in development and access to basic services are a significant structural driver of violent extremism, as they can reinforce perceptions of exclusion and marginalisation within certain communities. Over time, such grievances may contribute to social fragmentation and reduce the perceived legitimacy of government presence.

Regional instability and cross-border pressures

Insecurity in one country can easily spill over into neighbouring territories through the movement of armed groups, weapons, and illicit economies. This transnational dimension allows violent extremist organisations to adapt quickly, establish safe havens across borders, and exploit security gaps between states. It also complicates national responses, as threats are no longer confined within a single jurisdiction.

Results at a Glance

Key Results

Total amount invested (USD)
$ 0 M+
Grants
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Civil society organisations
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Community members trained on entrepreneurship and professional skills to strengthen their economic resilience against violent extremism
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Interfaith, interreligious, intercommunity, and intergenerational dialogue sessions, consultations, and roundtable discussions conducted
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Individuals reached through awareness-raising and sensitization events and campaigns
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People reached through newly developed and disseminated IEC, radio programmes and digital tools to increase their awareness and understanding about preventing violent extremism
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Investment & grant figures updated May 2026 · Programme results updated December 2025

Our Approach

Investment Strategy
 in Chad

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Promote preventive approaches to radicalisation and violent extremism
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Support the empowerment of vulnerable groups
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Create enabling environments for de-radicalisation
Our IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS

Active Grants in Chad

Current Grants 2 Active
01 Agence Technique pour l’Action Humanitaire et Sociale
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Grant Overview
Amount
USD 800,000
Duration
Jan 2024 – Jun 2026
Implementing Partners
Principal Recipient
Agence Technique pour l’Action Humanitaire et Sociale(ATAHS)
Sub-Recipients
HALT DEATH STALKER (HDS)
Programme Objectives
1
Provide young people with sustainable and licit means for survival, rather than choosing to engage in illicit activities.
2
Develop a spirit of 'living together' to render people resilient to the pull of violent extremism.
Areas of Implementation
Bardai Zouar Wour
02 Ligue Tchadienne des Droits de l’Homme
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Grant Overview
Amount
USD 855,000
Duration
Jan 2024 – Dec 2026
Implementing Partners
Principal Recipient
Ligue Tchadienne des Droits de l’Homme (LTDH)
Sub-Recipients
ACTION
Association des femmes allaitantes (AFA)
Programme Objectives
1
Improve the socio-economic conditions of young people and women in the target areas.
2
Involve young people and women in the management of community affairs.
3
Make community members more tolerant of each other.
Areas of Implementation
Doum-doum Bol Bagasola Ngouri Liwa Kouloudia
Impact in Action

Story of Change

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