Mission
Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort Educational Fund is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to preventing gun violence, injuries and deaths through education and advocacy.
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Our Work
See our activities & accomplishments over the past few years.
Youth Involvement
Find out about our popular programming for young people.
Our Partners
We proudly partner with Survivor-Led Partner Organizations in Milwaukee.
Our History
Founded in 1993 by passionate volunteers and incorporated in 1997, WAVE Educational Fund has grown to include tens of thousands of supporters representing every county in Wisconsin. As our influence has grown, so has our critical role with reporters and legislators as the go-to voice for lifesaving gun laws.
Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort Educational Fund is a statewide grassroots organization with a long history in Wisconsin dedicated to preventing gun violence, injuries, and deaths through education and advocacy.
WAVE fills a vital role rallying public support, pressing for action, and giving people across our state a place to turn for trusted information and bold leadership on gun violence prevention policies.
Equity Commitment
WAVE Educational Fund’s equity commitment is to cultivate a more equitable, violence-free society where we all feel a sense of security, belonging, value, and pride.
Purpose
To understand and address the societal disparities that create non-inclusive and unsafe environments, both professionally and interpersonally.
Methods
People of color are disproportionately impacted by gun violence and are also victims of a criminal justice system mired in systemic racism. WAVE analyzes all potential gun violence prevention legislation with a racial impact assessment.
WAVE works to amplify the voices of impacted communities by partnering with Black-and Brown-led organizations.
We also make ongoing internal efforts to enhance equity practices within WAVE.
