The Enhancing Faith Institutions (EFI) was honoured to be invited as a speaker at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit 2025, held in Pittsburgh, USA. This internationally renowned summit convened global leaders, policymakers, tech innovators, and civil society actors to confront hate-fueled violence and build inclusive, resilient societies.

EFI contributed to a powerful session titled “Faith in Action”, alongside faith leaders and organisations working with communities actively working to tackle hate. EFI were the only non-North American representative in this session, sharing the pan-European work being delivered by EFI in mobilizing faith communities to counter hate, extremism, and discrimination. The session highlighted how faith-based leadership, grassroots networks, and trauma-informed safeguarding practices had been leveraged to foster civic resilience and social cohesion.

Elevating Faith-Based Security and Civic Engagement

EFI’s participation reflected growing international recognition of its pioneering work across Europe, including:

  • Coordinating multi-country leadership training for faith leaders, chaplains, and educators
  • Launching Local Shielding Councils to foster cross-sector dialogue and community resilience
  • Delivering EU-funded initiatives such as SOAR, REACT, VIRTUOUS, and SHIELDed, blending policy advocacy, tech innovation, and grassroots mobilization

During the “Faith in Action” session, EFI presented case studies from the above EU projects that had successfully implemented safeguarding protocols, counter-narrative strategies, and inclusive civic programming.

A Global Platform for Shared Solutions

The Eradicate Hate Global Summit remains one of the world’s leading convenings on hate prevention, bringing together survivors, researchers, law enforcement, and community leaders. EFI’s presence underscored the importance of transatlantic collaboration and the vital role of faith communities in shaping sustainable, rights-based responses to hate.

EFI’s delegation also engaged in strategic dialogues on digital safety, policy reform, and capacity building—sharing lessons from Europe and learning from global counterparts.

Building Bridges, Amplifying Impact

EFI’s invitation to the summit marked a milestone in its journey to build scalable, inclusive models for faith-based security and civic empowerment. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to elevating marginalized voices, designing transformative learning experiences, and shaping policy through lived expertise.

For more information on EFI’s work and ongoing initiatives, visit www.efiorg.eu.