About SFCG Children and Youth

Overview

With 26 programs in 14 countries, SFCG Children and Youth aims to work with young people to transform their roles in conflicts so that they have concrete alternatives to violence and can contribute to building lasting peace. Search for Common Ground Children and Youth is committed to fostering the participation of youth as leaders for protection, peace building, dialogue, and reconciliation in their own communities and countries.

The Situation

In dozens of countries throughout the world, youth play a major role in conflicts. While many young people are victimized by war and see their livelihoods, families, and educational opportunities stripped away, others are pulled into violence as members of militias, gangs, armed factions, and ideological or nationalist groups.

SFCG Children and Youth Rationale

Despite the bleak outlook, children and youth continue to exhibit strength. Using the collective power of the millions who did not serve as perpetrators of violence, Search for Common Ground works with communities to help children and youth move beyond being victims, and establish themselves as agents of positive social change.

Strategic Partnerships

Search for Common Ground Children and Youth believes in the power of strategic partnerships to raise awareness and bring together individuals and organizations dedicated to changing the roles of children and youth in armed conflict. To learn more about our strategic partnerships click here.