The Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) initiative is committed to addressing the root causes of extremism by raising awareness, fostering resilience, and strengthening community security. A key focus is on community awareness campaigns to educate the public on the dangers of violent extremism and youth empowerment programs that provide alternatives to radicalization. Additionally, strengthening community-security relations is crucial for building trust, while early warning and response systems ensure proactive intervention. Capacity building for religious and community leaders equips them with the tools to counter extremist ideologies, and rehabilitation and reintegration programs offer support to individuals seeking to leave extremist networks.

The initiative aims to achieve increased community awareness, reduced youth vulnerability, and stronger trust between security forces and the community. Through effective early intervention strategies and counter-narrative development, the goal is to challenge extremist ideologies and prevent radicalization. Moreover, successful rehabilitation and reintegration efforts will help former extremists reintegrate into society, fostering greater community resilience against extremism.

To bring these strategies to life, key activities include awareness campaigns, youth engagement initiatives, and security-community dialogue forums to promote open communication. Additionally, the implementation of early warning systems, the development of counter-narratives, and the execution of rehabilitation and reintegration programs will collectively strengthen the community’s ability to resist and counter violent extremism effectively.