Mission
Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort Educational Fund is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to preventing gun violence, injuries and deaths through education and advocacy.
This year, due to COVID-19, our youth summer internship program was completely virtual again. WAVE’s 16 (up from 6 last year) 2021 youth summer interns, aged 14 to 21, were very busy participating in online gun violence prevention education and advocacy.
WAVE is committed to working with survivor-led partner organizations. Donovan Hines Foundation of Exuberance Founded by Brenda Hines JOHAN Hopes: Journey of Hope Advocacy & Nurturing Founded by Jasmine M Moore Mothers Against Gun Violence Founded by Marna Winbush, Debra Gillispie, and Beverly Anderson Mothers for Justice United Founded by Maria Hamilton Peace Garden Project…
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Wow! What a summer it has been! This year, due to COVID-19, our youth summer internship program looked very different from past years. WAVE’s six 2020 youth summer interns, aged 15 to 19, were very busy participating in online gun violence prevention advocacy and civic engagement. During the summer, the interns cultivated strong friendships with…
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Every year in Wisconsin, nearly 600 children and adults are killed with guns, leaving families and communities devastated. Strong research and compelling evidence prove that we can prevent these tragedies. The nearly 70,000 WAVE Ed Fund supporters shown on this map urge our elected officials to put the safety of our families and communities first…
Woah! It has been quite a summer! WAVE’s eight 2019 youth summer interns, aged 15 to 19, were very busy advocating for gun violence prevention in Wisconsin. Throughout the summer, the interns cultivated strong friendships with one another and developed skills that they will continue to use throughout their lives. Examples of What We Did…
Our Activities and Achievements 2021 In 2021 we continued to operate virtually and promote lifesaving public policy; engage citizens, supporters, youth, and coalition partners; and develop public awareness about gun violence in Wisconsin. Public Policy This year, much of our public policy and practices has focused on Our supporters sent over 3,500 emails regarding gun…
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