Three young people paint a mural on a low concrete wall.
From left: Samar Jandoubi, Sami Yahyaoui and Sabrine Balti renovate the Elbyesa Cultural Center in Douar Hicher, Manouba governorate, Tunisia. They are part of the Changers Association, a local community-based organization supported by the USAID Tunisia Ma3an (“Together” in Arabic) project. Photo credit: Dhia Labidi for FHI 360

Democracy and governance

When equipped with effective skills and strategies, people can come together to influence policy, protect civil and human rights, and promote peace. FHI 360’s democracy and governance programs work with communities worldwide to end violent conflict and to strengthen peaceful, democratic societies.  

Together with local partners, we create platforms for collaboration, collective action, and dialogue so communities can champion the changes they need to thrive. By sharing tools, expertise and lessons learned, we help increase local capacity to address challenges today and set the stage for a better tomorrow.   

Our programs are wide-ranging and responsive to local needs. Examples include helping citizens hold government institutions accountable, supporting peacebuilding efforts and strengthening local capacity to mitigate conflict and extremism.

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Civil society strengthening 

An effective civil society is the backbone of thriving communities and countries. FHI 360’s programs strengthen citizens’ ability to address their own challenges, influence policy and monitor government performance. 

Countering violent extremism 

Violent extremism is a complex problem whose drivers and solutions are closely tied to the context in which it exists. FHI 360’s approach to countering violent extremism focuses on strengthening the capacity of local stakeholders and supporting them to develop locally owned solutions. 

Peacebuilding and conflict mitigation 

FHI 360 helps governments, local organizations, and negotiators develop the skills, expertise and resources they need to build peace and foster stability and prosperity. Resolving conflict without violence not only saves lives but also helps preserve social and economic gains. 

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Ma3an youth: The Jawaher Chtobri success story

Jawaher Chtobri, from the community of Sidi Abdelhamid in Tunisia, is a promising leader who works in close collaboration with other young people to deliver awareness campaigns.
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