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NIGER
From Surrender to School: Sourbadjo’s Story
Hardo, an ex-combatant, surrendered with his wife and two children, including Sourbadjo, then five years old. Through PAISRSIP project, Hardo and his family received tailored support. The project has helped turn surrender into sustainable reintegration and renewed hope.
Ghana
Bringing Voices to the Table: Strengthening Local Governance and Preventing Exclusion
Townhall meetings are creating space for dialogue between citizens and public service providers while addressing exclusion and mistrust – factors that can heighten vulnerability to radicalisation.
THE PHILIPPINES
From Doubt to Digital Success: Empowering Youth Against Extremism
Satria, an out-of-school youth from Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, joined the Elevate AIDA training hoping to gain new skills and explore online work opportunities. After the programme, she noticed meaningful changes in herself.
TUNISIA
Bilel’s Journey: From Vulnerability to Resilience
Bilel, a young man from Tunis, overcame significant challenges with the support of the GCERF-funded TAKAMUL project, demonstrating resilience, personal transformation, and socio-economic reintegration.
YEMEN
Back to School: Restoring Hope in Aden
This story illustrates how the Social Justice Project in Yemen contributes to preventing violent extremism by addressing the social and emotional vulnerabilities that can make children and families susceptible to harmful influences.
Albania
Creating Safe Spaces for Youth: Ardit's Story
A school in the Municipality of Fier implemented a programme to promote safe school environments and strengthen teachers’ and psychosocial staff’s capacity to support students at risk of social isolation or emotional distress.
KYRGYZSTAN
Legal, medical, and educational support for returnee children in Kyrgyzstan
This story demonstrates how coordinated social, legal, and health services can strengthen resilience and protect returnee families from the risks associated with marginalisation and instability.
KENYA
From Football Fields to Safe Spaces: Building Youth Resilience in Kenya
Abduba transformed the football fields in Garbatulla into safe spaces for over 500 youth, engaging them in dialogue and healing. These fields now serve as platforms for mentorship and positive social interaction.
Ghana
Breaking the Cycle of Violent Extremism: Daina’s Story of Economic Empowerment and Resilience
Due to her economic vulnerability, Kuusanang Daina was identified as one of the individuals at-risk of violent extremism to be trained in skills to increase her likelihood of employment.