As political violence increases, various civil society actors and organizations can play important roles in preventing and responding to such incidents. Trusted and respected communal leaders including business leaders, veterans, and clergy members can send important signals to their communities by supporting the rule of law, nonviolent norms, and democratic processes. Additionally, the communities these leaders are part of, particularly Evangelical Christian communities and veterans, are often targeted for recruitment by extremist groups, making it essential to provide counter-narratives and opportunities for positive engagement.
The DFN Political Violence Working Group invites all funders in the DFN community to join this open meeting. We will engage in peer conversations and learn from leading practitioners in the field about how organizations are effectively involving veterans, faith communities, and business leaders in political violence prevention. The discussion will focus on successful strategies and identify the remaining needs for further strengthening this area of work.
Featured Speakers:
Ellen Gustafson, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, We the Veterans
Jeanné Lewis, CEO, Faith in Public Life
Mike Ward, Director, Business Engagement, Rebuild Congress Initiative
DFN’s Political Violence Working Group is a forum for funders interested in preventing and mitigating political violence. Members meet monthly to connect with and learn from each other and leading practitioners in the space, and to explore political violence trends, intervention bright spots, and needs in the field. Email DFN Program Director Carly Straus Chan to learn more at carly@thirdplateau.com.
PVWG members - no need to register here, you already have all the event details.