With free access to the internet and other social media platforms, hate-speech has become a major characteristic of our social engagement. It is evident that statements that breed intense animosity has dominated contemporary discourse.The unchecked and unregulated use of the social media has turned it into what can be referred to as a pre battle ground where users freely and bitterly engage one another along ethno-religious lines before delving into physical violence. This of course hinders society’s drive towards sustainable peace and development.The project sought to establish a network of Christian and Muslim youths to work towards preventing and countering violent extremism on social media.
