Who We Are

Nigeria's Leading Civil Society Network Against Violent Extremism

Our Genesis

Born from Crisis, Forged in Partnership

Our journey began in 2014 when Nigeria faced escalating threats from violent extremist groups. Recognizing that fragmented responses were insufficient, the Office of the National Security Adviser brought together visionary civil society leaders to create something unprecedented. This coordinated network would amplify individual efforts into collective impact.

Our Approach

Violent extremism is a multi-dimensional challenge.

PAVE acknowledges that violent extremism is a multi-dimensional challenge requiring equally sophisticated responses. While we recognize the importance of security, development, and basic public services in health and education, we maintain our focus on specialized Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) strategies to avoid duplication and maximize impact.

Community-Centered Solutions:

We believe that sustainable peace must be built from the ground up, with communities as active partners rather than passive recipients of interventions.

Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration:

We bridge the gap between civil society, government, private sector, and international partners to create synergistic approaches that leverage complementary strengths.

Evidence-Based Programming:

Our interventions are grounded in rigorous research, local knowledge, and continuous monitoring and evaluation to ensure effectiveness and accountability.

Inclusive Participation:

We prioritize the meaningful involvement of women, youth, and marginalized communities, recognizing their crucial roles in both vulnerability to and prevention of violent extremism.

PAVE Network

Our Impact Areas

Women and Youth Empowerment:

We track and enhance the participation of women and youth in PCVE activities, recognizing their unique experiences and potential as agents of change.

Community Safety and Security:

We strengthen local capacities for peace-building and conflict prevention, creating resilient communities capable of resisting extremist narratives and recruitment.

Our Strategic Framework

The Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) represents the collective voice and coordinated action of Nigeria’s most dedicated civil society organizations working to prevent and counter violent extremism. We are more than a network – we are a movement united by the shared vision of a Nigeria free from the scourge of violent extremism.

Innovation and Adaptation

We consistently pioneer new, contextually appropriate approaches to PCVE, leveraging deep local knowledge to develop scalable solutions that address Nigeria’s unique challenges.

Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement

We build strategic partnerships across sectors—from government agencies and research institutions to specialist NGOs and private sector actors—creating powerful coalitions for sustainable change.

Capacity Development

We invest in continuous learning and skill-building, ensuring our network remains at the forefront of PCVE knowledge and practice.

Resource Mobilization

We pursue diverse funding opportunities to expand our reach and deepen our impact, ensuring the sustainability of our vital work.

Excellence in Delivery

We implement all programs using best practices, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and effectiveness in our interventions.