SEAN-CSO

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This collaboration successfully spreads positive messages and builds a global movement for preventing violent extremism through creative media.

About the Project

SEAN-CSO (Southeast Asian Network of Civil Society Organisations) has partnered with PeaceGen to counter violent extremism narratives through creative media approaches based on research and community engagement. This program aims to enhance SEAN-CSO's online communication by producing newsletters, social media content, and regularly updating the website to educate the public and reduce violent extremism in Southeast Asia and Australia.

Goal

The primary goal of this collaboration is to reduce violent extremism through the empowerment of civil society organizations across Southeast Asia and Australia. The program aims to:

• Raise awareness

• Strengthen communication networks

• Facilitate the exchange of information between researchers, communities, and activists working in the field of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE).

Background of the Collaboration

This collaboration arose from the urgent need to address the growing cases of violent extremism in Southeast Asia and Australia. The issue has permeated the educational sector, where there is a gap between theory and the actual practice of empathy education. Many educators feel that empathy education is more of a concept than a tangible implementation.

Ibu Kamila, a lecturer and researcher at Mathali’ul Falah Pesantren Institute, recognized this and initiated the collaboration between SEAN-CSO and PeaceGen to address this issue more effectively.

Method and Approach

In addressing violent extremism, SEAN-CSO and PeaceGen utilize a creative media-based approach combined with research and a deep understanding of local challenges. This collaboration involves producing regular newsletters, consistent social media campaigns, and periodic updates to the SEAN-CSO website. This approach ensures that the positive messages of peace and countering extremism reach a wider audience both locally and internationally.

Impact and Results

• 126 member organizations are now part of SEAN-CSO, with 52 active members involved in content production.

• SEAN-CSO's website is accessed by 17 countries worldwide, including Indonesia, the United States, Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, China, Canada, Germany, the UK, Thailand, Brazil, Japan, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.

• Content is regularly produced and distributed via newsletters, social media, and the website, ensuring the message about preventing violent extremism spreads far and wide.

• Increased awareness among global communities about the importance of cooperation in preventing violent extremism.

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