Pathfinder’s Pledge
Yes, we’re in the middle of a storm - but we’re also all in the same boat. Recognizing the dangers of COVID-19, the United Nations General Secretary has called for a global ceasefire. A global challenge like a pandemic can help us to see the futility of other violent conflicts.…
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The Youth, Peace and Security Act
In violent areas, many policymakers view young people as risks needing supervision or victims needing protection. More often, they are leaders needing support. Young people are at the forefront of building peace. Let’s join them. #Yes4YPS. The world is experiencing a 30-year high in violent conflict. Battle deaths worldwide have…
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Engaging young people in peace
Since 2015, conflict in the Diffa region of Niger has intensified, exacerbated by instability and by Boko Haram’s violent attacks. As the level of violence grows, Diffa risks spiraling into an even deeper crisis.
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Great Lakes Region Media Programming
Search is a recognized pioneer in working with actors at all levels to use media to promote peace and stability in conflict-affected communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and Rwanda. The crisis that engulfed the Great Lakes Region twenty five years ago led to the greatest human tragedy.…
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Final Evaluation – “The Adventures of Daly” Graphic Novel Campaign – November 2018
"The Adventures of Daly" Graphic Novel Campaign (TUN014) was a project implemented by Search for Common Ground in Tunisia between August 2017 and November 2018. The goal of this project was to reduce support for violent extremist messaging within Tunisian communities by enhancing their access to and engagement with locally…
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Mid-term Evaluation – Promoting Civilian Engagement in Security Sector Reform Processes in Tunisia – May 2018
"Promoting Civilian Engagement in Security Sector Reform Processes in Tunisia" was a project implemented by Search for Common Ground in collaboration with Al-Kawakibi Democracy Transition Center (KADEM) between October 1, 2015 and March 31, 2018. The project aimed at facilitating the transition from a vertical security reform system within government…
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Research Report – Specific Factors of Radicalization and Violent Extremist Narratives in the Tunisian Context – November 2017
Search for Common Ground conducted research aiming to validate previous studies conducted by Search and other non-governmental organizations on push and pull factors in Tunisia through a desk-based review and identify community-specific drivers and narratives of violent extremism through key informant interviews, focus groups, and regional meetings. The research distilled…
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Power mapping – Jamii Bila Balaa: Strengthening the role of families and community influencers to prevent recruitment into VE groups in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya – November 2019
Jamii Bila Balaa: Strengthening the role of families and community influencers to prevent recruitment into violent extremism groups is a 24-month project implemented by Search in partnership with two local NGOs: Ijara Women for Peace (IJW) and Tana River Peace Reconciliation and Development (TRPRD) in Garissa and Tana River Counties,…
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RAPPORT D’EVALUATION DES RESULTATS : PROJET DE MISE EN ŒUVRE DES ACTIVITÉS DE DIALOGUE ET DE SÉCURITÉ COMMUNAUTAIRE DANS LE SUD DE MADAGASCAR
Project for the implementation of dialogue and community security activities in southern Madagascar. This project is funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF), from June to December 2019. Search's contribution to this projects is based on the theory of change that "if defense security forces and youth have increased…
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Baseline Report – Jamii Bila Balaa; Strengthening the role of families and community influencers to prevent recruitment into violent extremism groups in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya – September 2019
Jamii Bila Balaa: Strengthening the role of families and community influencers to prevent recruitment into violent extremism groups is a 24-month project implemented by Search in partnership with two local NGOs: Ijara Women for Peace (IJW) and Tana River Peace Reconciliation and Development (TRPRD) in Garissa and Tana River Counties,…
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