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Gallo-Cruz examines how international NGOs facilitate and influence local nonviolent mobilization, highlighting the interaction between global actors and grassroots communities. The article presents case studies showing NGOs’ roles in promoting nonviolent methods, providing resources, strategic guidance, and legitimacy to local movements. The study underscores the importance of cross-scale collaboration, where international support enhances local actors’ capacity for peaceful action, while also considering the risks of external imposition and dependency. It demonstrates that effective nonviolent mobilization often emerges through cooperative networks, not solely from local or state-led initiatives.The article is highly relevant to promoting moderation, tolerance, and community-based nonviolence, particularly in contexts where external support can foster peaceful alternatives. Community engagement mechanisms include: • Designing NGO-community partnerships that strengthen nonviolent activism. • Informing policy frameworks for local peacebuilding initiatives. • Integrating insights into training programs for youth and civil society leaders. • Supporting research and knowledge sharing on effective international-local collaboration in nonviolent efforts.The article provides empirical and theoretical insights into the role of international NGOs in promoting nonviolence, making it highly suitable for the GRACE repository.