COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM (CVE) Asia Latin America and the Caribbean Middle East, North Africa and South Asia Sub-Saharan Africa We analyze the drivers of violent extremism, and design and implement development programs to address specific contextual and socio-political dynamics in a country. Careful attention to context and program monitoring allows us to adapt programming as the environment changes and learning occurs. We possess an unparalleled depth of understanding of the drivers of violent extremism (VE) and approaches to preventing and countering it. Our work is rooted in rich quantitative and qualitative data, evidence-based interventions, and rigorous systems to assess context and program results. We stress context-specific, community-led initiatives that work to strengthen resilience to address both push and pull factors. We leverage youth as positive agents for peacebuilding rather than stigmatizing them as risks and threats. Applying our Violent Extremism Assessment methodology we undertake a close analysis of drivers that stretch across four geographic locations—global, regional, national, and local— as VE ideologies, propaganda and assets cross borders and country contexts are rarely well understood in isolation. Our work engages local, regional and national-level actors to research, develop and carry out a range of solutions which address root causes of VE and rely on collaborative community partnerships to sustain gains. This includes: Campaigns, digital media, and radio programming to promote positive alternative narratives to VEO organizations; Small grants and livelihood opportunities to allow youth to positively contribute; Capacity building for communities to build resilience to identify, disrupt and resist recruitment and mobilization; and Activities that foster inclusive and participatory decision-making. We integrate ongoing context and situational awareness capabilities, including complex aware monitoring, to ensure we are able to pivot and adapt in response to needs, new opportunities, unintended consequences and contextual changes. We have created the Guide to the Drivers of Violent Islamist Extremism and Development Assistance and Counter-Extremism: A Guide to Programming. Together with our “Religions for Peace Guide” and country assessments of VE risk, they are widely used in the development community. RELATED EXPERTS Nate Griggs Strategic Advisor - National Security Sector Lynn Carter Senior Advisor for Governance and Conflict Susan Ward Chief of Party, Indonesia HARMONI Ryan Young Technical Director Allison Poyac-Clarkin Senior Vice President for Programs Jessica Ngo Deputy Chief of Party Dan Killian Technical Manager Phyllis Dininio Technical Director Gwendolyn Bevis Technical Director Christopher Bathon Technical Manager RELATED STORIES A Portrait of Bernadit Istefan, a Feminist Activist in Iraq/Nineveh Plain MSI Supports COVID-19 Response in the Middle East & North Africa Q&A With Hisham Jabi, Senior Expert in MENA Youth & Community Development MSI’s Allison Poyac-Clarkin joins SID-W Peace & Security Workgroup as Co-Chair < > VIEW ALL STORIES RELATED PROJECTS Laying Strong Foundations for Lasting Democratic Change in Armenia Projects USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives: SWIFT 5 IDIQ Projects VIEW ALL PROJECTS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Violent Extremism and Insurgency in Uzbekistan DOWNLOAD Violent Extremism and Insurgency in the Philippines DOWNLOAD Violent Extremism and Insurgency in Tajikistan DOWNLOAD Violent Extremism and Insurgency in Southern Thailand DOWNLOAD Violent Extremism and Insurgency in Nepal DOWNLOAD Violent Extremism and Insurgency in Libya DOWNLOAD VIEW MORE Main navigation HOME WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO OUR IMPACT WORK WITH US JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Tetra Tech | Privacy Policy LET’S CONNECT 200 12th Street South, Suite 1200 Arlington, VA 22202 USA Tel: +1 703 979 7100 We use cookies to understand how our audience uses our site. Read about how we use cookies and how you can control them here. By continuing to use this site, without changing your settings, you are indicating that you accept this policy. More info OK, I agree No, thanks