Preventing Violent Extremism
and Counter-Terrorism Works
Preventing Violent Extremism and Counter Terrorism Consulting Services
Evidence-based prevention across policy, programs, and practice
PVE Works supports governments, international organizations, and civil society actors to design, strengthen, and evaluate evidenced-based strategies, programs and policies to prevent violent extremism and strengthen social resilience — online and offline.
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Our work bridges research, policy, and practice, with a strong focus on youth, gender inclusion, and community resilience.
Who We Work With
Trusted Partner Across Sectors and Contexts
We collaborate with:
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National and local government institutions
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International and regional organizations
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Donors and development partners
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NGOs, CSOs, and community-based actors
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Academic and research institutions
Our approach is collaborative, context-specific, and grounded in local realities, particularly in fragile, conflict-affected, and politically sensitive environments.
Our work supports prevention efforts funded or implemented by bilateral donors, multilateral institutions, and global initiatives focused on peace, security, and social cohesion.
What We Do
We work at the Intersection of Research, Policy & Practice.
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What makes PVE Works different? We prevent, not react.​​
Areas of Expertise:
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Preventing/Countering violent extremism and Counter Terrorism (P/CVE and CT)
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Gender and violent extremism, including misogyny and gender biases
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Youth engagement and radicalization prevention
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Community-based violence prevention and social cohesion
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Online harms, content moderation, and digital safety
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HDP Nexus and prevention in fragile and conflict-affected settings
We specialize in preventive approaches to violent extremism that:
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gives communities ownership
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centers human rights and social cohesion
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address structural, gendered, and generational drivers of violence
Our work is informed by:
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applied research and policy analysis
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global best practice and emerging evidence
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deep engagement with youth, women, and marginalized groups
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PVE Works delivers integrated support across core areas:
PVE Program Design
& Advisory
Strategic support for prevention initiatives, from needs assessment to implementation and evaluation.
Applied research and policy analysis to inform evidence-based decision-making.
Research
& Policy Analysis
Training
& Capacity Building
Tailored training programs for practitioners, policymakers, educators, parents and community actors.
Prevention approaches centered on community resilience, gender inclusion and youth empowerment.
Community, Gender & Youth Engagement
How We Work
Our approach is:
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Context-specific and locally grounded
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Prevention-focused
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Gender-sensitive and youth-informed
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Ethically grounded and rights-based
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Informed by research and practical experience
Why PVE Works
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Evidence-based and research-driven approaches
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Experience across multiple regions and contexts
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Strong focus on prevention, not reaction
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Ethical inclusive, and rights-based practice
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Deep expertise in youth, and gender dimensions of PVE