Secretary of State John Kerry Gives Support for the Strong Cities Network Global Summit
The Strong Cities Network (SCN), run by the London-based Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), brought together key stakeholders for the…
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First-Ever Global Summit Of Cities Reinforces Powerful Message For Countering Extremism at the Local Level
More than 200 representatives from 50 global cities met last week in Antalya, Turkey last week for the premiere Strong…
In the spotlight: US Secretary John Kerry’s speech at SCN International Visitors Leadership Program
The Strong Cities Network received a resounding endorsement from US Secretary of State John Kerry, as he addressed a delegation…
Beyond Narco-Trafficking: The Lessons of Medellín
Authors: Daniel Hooton & Sabine Barton, Strong Cities Network Once branded the world’s most dangerous city, Colombia’s second city has transformed…
SCN Launched at the United Nations in New York
The Strong Cities Network was launched on 29 September in New York on the margins of the United Nations General…
Strong Cities Network International Visitors Leadership Program
The U.S. Sate Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs organised the first Strong Cities Network IVLP from 27 February…
In the spotlight: Montgomery County Model
The Montgomery County Model (MCM) is an innovative community-led model developed by WORDE in partnership with Montgomery County. It focuses…
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.