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 The Common Ground BlogTwo men, fifteen scars–one act of forgiveness By Jean Baptiste Ndabananiye & Julia Boccagno Physical and mental scars can’t be erased; they serve as constant, unforgettable reminders of the past. Yet, with the correct tools and resources, even the worst scars eventually fade. Our team in Rwanda attempts to do just that—heal the emotional and psychological scars of genocide survivors through reconciliation programs. [...] Sri Lanka street drama takes on child labor By Julia Boccagno Honoring World Day against Child Labour “We want our childhood; we want our right to be educated in schools,” an 11 year-old actress cries out on stage, as tears stream down her cheeks. Every time these novice street actors and actresses step on stage in Sri Lanka, there isn’t a dry eye among the hundreds [...] Talking Drum Studio wins national media awards Congratulations SFCG: Sierra Leone! Search’s Talking Drum Studio in Sierra Leone won two awards in the 7th Annual National Media Awards organized by the Independent Media Commission on Friday, May 24th. The Independent Media Commission is the regulatory body mandated to ensure ethics of good journalism are maintained and practiced by media houses. It honors deserving media [...] When opportunity knocks: A young girl’s rise to Vice Mayor In every nook and cranny of the globe there are individuals who are full of untapped potential. They are intelligent and inspired, longing to make a difference, but needing assistance to truly make their presence known. Aichata Maman Dahabaye was one of those individuals. We first met Aichata in late 2012 when she participated in [...] Pakistani pioneer blossoms from wallflower to starlet for change “I wanted to excel for myself and my community,” says Rukkaya Hashmi of the Balochistan National Party. She had always believed that she had what it took to lead her people, but Rukkaya found she was never really heard or seriously noticed by her party’s leadership. “It was during this time that I started to [...] |
Common Ground News ServiceIran’s election results present opportunity to improve US-Iranian relations The recent election of Hassan Rouhani as Iran’s next President may provide an opportunity to improve relations between the United States and Iran. Retired American Ambassador William Green Miller explains why he believes the time is ripe to talk. Can we be optimistic about Libya's future? Libyan youth offer a glimpse of a hopeful future for the country through their work. Journalist and youth activist Najwa Bin Wahibah highlights youth-led initiatives and shows another side of Libya that is not making headlines. For every instance of stereotyping, sensationalism and misunderstanding in Muslim-Western relations, there are many more stories, events and initiatives that foster dialogue and promote collaborative solutions. This new community space is a place to share such stories and opportunities. To suggest something please email cgnews@sfcg.org. ~Looking Back~ Turkey: a maturing democracy CGNews is ~Looking Back~. As protests in Turkey enter their third week, this 31 July 2007 article by Nigar Goksel, Senior Analyst at the European Stability Initiative in Turkey, examines important issues for Turks during the July 2007 elections that still resonate on the ground today. Don't miss the forest when it comes to Turkey’s trees The protests in Turkey may be about more than just parks. PhD researcher Leonidas Oikonomakis looks at what they have in common with protests in Greece, Spain, the United States and elsewhere. |
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