Daraja la Amani | Pontes de Paz
Search for Common Ground, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is leading a three-year peacebuilding program, Daraja la Amani | Pontes de Paz, launched in April 2023. The program is being implemented in the border regions of southern Tanzania and northern Mozambique. Its primary aim is to…
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Taking a Stand without Taking a Side: Why Multipartiality is Essential for Peacebuilding
With conflicts all over the world dominating the headlines and social media, it’s easy to feel pressured to take a side. Yet, the notion that we must pick a camp—“you’re either with us or against us”—is not the path to peace. True, lasting peace emerges when we step away from…
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Love Anyway: Embracing a World in Need of Connection
In today’s world, where differences often divide us and conflict seems inevitable, we sometimes forget the power of simply coming together. The concept of “Love Anyway” invites us to look past the barriers that separate us, encouraging a focus on shared humanity rather than our divisions. It’s an approach that…
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The People Who Need to Build Peace Are the People Who Need to Build Peace
Peace is deeply personal. For some, it’s the silence after years of conflict; for others, it’s the rebuilding of trust in a fractured community. Peace looks different to everyone because it’s tied to our stories, our struggles, and our hopes for the future. And at Search for Common Ground, we…
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Finding common ground amidst division is the goal this Thanksgiving
As we sit down for Thanksgiving this year, many of us are excited about 2025 and many of us may feel the weight of a particularly tough season. For some, conversations with family and friends may feel more fraught, especially in the wake of the recent election. The weight of…
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Introduction à la Sensibilité aux Conflits
La sensibilité aux conflits fait référence à la capacité de comprendre et de gérer le contexte d’un conflit et l’impact que même des interventions bien intentionnées (telles que des activités de développement, d’aide humanitaire ou de consolidation de la paix) peuvent avoir sur ce conflit. Elle implique de reconnaître la…
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Conflict Sensitivity 101
Conflict Sensitivity refers to the ability to understand and navigate the context of a conflict and the impact that even well-meaning interventions (like development, humanitarian, or peacebuilding activities) may have on said conflict. It involves recognizing the complex dynamics of conflict, including the interests, grievances, and power relations of the…
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A Donor’s Perspective on Being a Peacebuilder
This blog was written by Jillia Wharton, a Search for Common Ground donor. She is a transformational leadership and team development coach. Based in San Francisco, CA, she has been a Search donor since 2007. In 2008, I traveled to Nepal with Search for Common Ground. I had just recently…
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Promoting and Protecting Freedom of Religion and Belief in Nigeria (PP FoRB)
Overview The PP FoRB project aims to empower various stakeholders to address and prevent conflicts along religious lines, promote FoRB, and enhance public understanding of interfaith issues in Nigeria. The project employs a holistic approach involving EWER mechanisms, support systems for at-risk individuals, and improved public communication through strategic media…
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Community-Centered Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in The Niger Delta (EU NIGER DELTA)
Overview The project aims to tackle systemic violence and criminality in the Niger Delta through a holistic, community-centered approach involving multiple stakeholders. Key elements include addressing socio-economic drivers, fostering collaboration, and promoting social cohesion. The project leverages the expertise and networks of various partners to implement innovative, bottom-up strategies for…
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