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CPVESOM
Center for Prevention of Violent Extremism in Somalia
CPVESOM works to combat and prevent extremist ideologies in Somalia through awareness campaigns, training initiatives, and promoting a shift in the mindset of the country’s predominantly young population, who are often the main drivers of conflicts and vulnerable to the violent extremism and recruitment by extremist groups, particularly among Somalia’s youth population.
About Us
The Center for Prevention of Violent Extremism in Somalia (CPVESOM) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and youth-led organization founded in 2019 in response to the growing challenge of violent extremism and radicalization in Somalia. With a mission rooted in peacebuilding, youth empowerment, and community resilience, CPVESOM works to counter extremist ideologies and reduce the appeal of recruitment by terrorist groups, particularly among Somalia’s youth population.
Our Vision
A peaceful and stable Somalia free from violent extremism and radicalization.
Our Mission
To prevent and counter violent extremism in Somalia by empowering youth, raising awareness, building community resilience, and promoting peaceful and inclusive alternatives to violence through education, advocacy, dialogue, and grassroots action.
Core Values
- Youth Empowerment
- Nonviolence
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Community Engagement
- Transparency and Accountability
- Human Rights and Social Justice
WHAT WE DO
KEY PROGRAM AREAS
At the heart of CPVESOM’s work are five interconnected program areas that address both the root causes and the manifestations of violent extremism in Somalia, with a strong emphasis on youth empowerment, community resilience, and strategic communication.
1. Youth Engagement and Empowerment
CPVESOM runs leadership development programs, peace fellowships, and peer education initiatives to equip youth with the skills and confidence to lead anti-extremism efforts in their communities. In parallel, vocational training and entrepreneurship support help address the economic vulnerabilities that often make youth susceptible to extremist recruitment. Through these interventions, CPVESOM fosters resilience, civic responsibility, and constructive pathways for Somalia’s youth. This positions young people not as victims or perpetrators, but as active agents of peace and change,
2. Counter-Narrative and Strategic Communication
CPVESOM runs leadership development programs, peace fellowships, and peer education initiatives to equip youth with the skills and confidence to lead anti-extremism efforts in their communities. In parallel, vocational training and entrepreneurship support help address the economic vulnerabilities that often make youth susceptible to extremist recruitment. Through these interventions, CPVESOM fosters resilience, civic responsibility, and constructive pathways for Somalia’s youth. This positions young people not as victims or perpetrators, but as active agents of peace and change,
3. Research, Policy, and Advocacy
Recognizing the importance of evidence-based programming, CPVESOM conducts field research to better understand the drivers of radicalization and map hotspots of vulnerability. This data informs the organization’s policy advocacy, which includes the development of policy briefs and engagement with decision-makers to integrate youth-led peacebuilding and prevention strategies into local and national policies. CPVESOM also supports the meaningful participation of young people in dialogue around security and governance, ensuring that prevention efforts are inclusive and responsive to their needs.
4. Community Dialogue and Reconciliation
CPVESOM facilitates safe spaces for intergenerational and inter-clan dialogues, allowing communities to address grievances, overcome divisions, and build collective resistance to extremist ideologies. The organization also organizes reconciliation events between religious and traditional leaders, youth groups, and survivors, and delivers peace education workshops to equip local influencers with the tools to promote nonviolence and reintegration. These efforts help reduce the underlying social tensions that extremists often exploit, and also promotes healing, trust-building, and social cohesion.
5. Capacity Building of Stakeholders
Although teachers, religious leaders, parents, police, and civil society organizations all play a vital role in preventing radicalization, CPVESOM provides training on early warning systems, referral mechanisms, and psychosocial support, ensuring that communities can detect and respond to signs of radicalization. It also strengthens the institutional capacity of local youth networks and community-based organizations to lead sustainable and locally grounded P/CVE (Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism) initiatives.
GEOGRAPHIC REACH
CPVESOM operates across key regions of Somalia with high exposure to radicalization risks, particularly in south-central Somalia and urban centers where youth unemployment and extremist influence are acute.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
Reached over 25,000 youth
through awareness and capacity-building campaigns
Launched 8 youth peace clubs
in Mogadishu, Baidoa, and Kismayo
50+ counter-extremism radio programs
Produced and disseminated
500+ youth leaders
rained and educators in P/CVE methodologies
Community dialogues
Facilitated in 10 conflict-prone districts
Embed peace education
Partnered with local mosques and schools
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CPVESOM works to counter extremist ideologies and reduce the appeal of recruitment by terrorist groups, particularly among Somalia’s youth population