On Wednesday 14th September we held a webinar on the role that National-Local Cooperation (NLC) plays as an essential component of global efforts to prevent and counter of violent extremism (P/CVE).
Recent News
New Publication | Addressing the Overlooked Role of African Cities in Preventing & Countering Violent Extremism
A new report on addressing the overlooked role of African cities in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) on the continent. The report maps the needs and priorities of cities and local authorities in P/CVE, following extensive consultations with national and local government officials, civil society organisations, researchers and multilateral bodies, before providing a series of practical recommendations for improvements to policy and practice.
Request for Proposals: Strong Cities Network East & Southern Africa Regional Hub
Strong Cities is seeking an implementing partner for the roll-out of its Regional Hub in East & Southern Africa. Partner will be responsible for coordinating SCN activities in region and fostering strong and effective relationships with municipalities.
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@Strong_Cities is excited and honored to be partnering with @EU_FPI and cities and other stakeholders across #MENA and East and Southern Africa on this initiative that will help realize the untapped potential of #mayors and local governments in #prevention https://t.co/Iku0G9OLTk
1/3 @Strong_Cities is delighted to welcome #Monrovia, Liberia, to the Network. The city has already contributed to the #StrongCities #Africa Mapping Report. We look forward to working with @MayorKoijee + the Monrovia City Corporation!
#ThrowbackThursday
We🇪🇺have launched our new flagship action on preventing #violentextremism, focused on community-level engagement to boost cities’ resilience & capacity to develop & implement successful #PVE strategies. It will focus on East/Southern #Africa & the #MENA region
Watch @A_Silberberg, @AndyBerke & Joumana Silyan-Saba discuss role of cities in preventing extremism + building community resilience @Strong_Cities Network: A Model for Change @EradicateHate_ Global Summit, Pittsburgh, on 19 Sept. Chaired by @RosandEric 👇https://t.co/vEIjeDtE1U
1/2 @Strong_Cities is delighted to welcome #CapeTown to the Network. @CityofCT has contributed to the #StrongCities Africa Mapping Report + joined a May 2022 workshop in Nairobi. We look forward to working with Mayor @geordinhl + Cape Town as they develop their new #PCVE strategy
@Strong_Cities is excited and honored to be partnering with @EU_FPI and cities and other stakeholders across #MENA and East and Southern Africa on this initiative that will help realize the untapped potential of #mayors and local governments in #prevention https://t.co/Iku0G9OLTk
1/3 @Strong_Cities is delighted to welcome #Monrovia, Liberia, to the Network. The city has already contributed to the #StrongCities #Africa Mapping Report. We look forward to working with @MayorKoijee + the Monrovia City Corporation!
#ThrowbackThursday
We🇪🇺have launched our new flagship action on preventing #violentextremism, focused on community-level engagement to boost cities’ resilience & capacity to develop & implement successful #PVE strategies. It will focus on East/Southern #Africa & the #MENA region
Watch @A_Silberberg, @AndyBerke & Joumana Silyan-Saba discuss role of cities in preventing extremism + building community resilience @Strong_Cities Network: A Model for Change @EradicateHate_ Global Summit, Pittsburgh, on 19 Sept. Chaired by @RosandEric 👇https://t.co/vEIjeDtE1U
1/2 @Strong_Cities is delighted to welcome #CapeTown to the Network. @CityofCT has contributed to the #StrongCities Africa Mapping Report + joined a May 2022 workshop in Nairobi. We look forward to working with Mayor @geordinhl + Cape Town as they develop their new #PCVE strategy
What we do
DesignWe partner with city officials to establish local risk assessments and design action plans and programmatic responses. From de-radicalisation programming to youth engagement strategies, we ensure that local responses address local needs.
Working from the ground up, we establish local coordination bodies that unite city halls, civil society educators, public health bodies, the private sector and faith leaders to identify and address community tensions. We base our success on harnessing existing and credible institutions, from social services to traditional civic infrastructure.
We galvanise mayors, city officials, local services, communities and youth, training them to play active roles in diagnosing and responding to local risk factors, creating an international repository of best practice approaches.
We help members access the latest research and best practice from across the network through our SCN Online Hub, which features stories, interviews, guides and training modules for teachers, city officials and civil society. Our SCN Hate and Extremism Mapper provides members with data, building digital observatories that correlate online risks with offline behaviour.
We act as a bridge, creating stronger working relationships between local and national governments. We also provide civil society with the knowledge, skills and resources to foster meaningful partnerships with officials in city halls.