Hedayah was created in response to a growing desire from the international community and members of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), representing 29 countries and the European Union, to establish an independent, multilateral ‘think and do’ tank devoted to countering extremism and violent extremism.

Hedayah has evolved into a passionate, driven and international organization that brings together a vast network of unparalleled experts and practitioners to counter and prevent extremism and violent extremism. Our core team comprises 20 nationalities across four continents, over half of which are women. Twelve members of the GCTF are representatives on our diverse Steering Board, which provides strategic oversight. As one team, we are transforming lives by using our global experience to deliver creative solutions to complex challenges.