Breaking the Cycle of Violent Extremism: Daina’s Story of Economic Empowerment

Kuusanang Daina, who supports family in Burkina Faso and had no income source, was identified as at-risk and enrolled in STAR Ghana Foundation training in 2024, learning weaving alongside market

From Football Fields to Safe Spaces: Building Youth Resilience in Kenya

In Kenya, a GCERF-supported programme turned a local youth leader into a key force for preventing violent extremism. Trained in psychosocial support, he transformed football fields into safe spaces for

From Participant to Peace Actor: Safia’s Role in Calming Community Tensions in Somalia

In Somalia, a GCERF-supported dialogue and mediation programme is turning participants into community peacebuilders. Read Safia's story.

Women Advancing Peaceful Change in Lake Chad Region

By strengthening women’s voices and trust in local institutions, the programme reduced vulnerabilities linked to grievance and exclusion, contributing to the prevention of violent extremism and reinforcing community resilience.

Restoring Trust in Community-led Peacebuilding in Ghana

The Fulbe community in Bussie, Ghana was long excluded from local decision-making. Through GCERF-supported dialogues, their chief became a recognised partner in peace.

Rebuilding a Future: A Child’s New Beginning in Aden

A GCERF-supported case management response helped a Yemeni teen avoid prolonged detention, rebuilding family ties and a constructive future.

Finding His Voice: A Youth-Led Stand Against Online Hate

Through workshops, young people in Albania are learning to analyse information, recognise harmful online narratives, and communicate more constructively with his peers.

Women Leading Change For Children in Kairouan

In 2023, GCERF launched the PAISRSIP project in Niger to support the demobilisation and reintegration of former members of non-state armed groups and their families.

A Child’s Path to Recovery: Aran’s Story

In 2023, GCERF launched the PAISRSIP project in Niger to support the demobilisation and reintegration of former members of non-state armed groups and their families.

Bridging Narratives: A Story of Cultural Understanding

In 2023, GCERF launched the PAISRSIP project in Niger to support the demobilisation and reintegration of former members of non-state armed groups and their families.