Afghanistan
Despite all the challenges due to the fall of the republic government in 2021, Search opted to remain in Afghanistan and support the public during the most difficult time. Our focus is to strengthen civil society, work with women and youth leaders, help communities resolve conflict in non-violent ways, bring together people across dividing lines, and ensure humanitarian aid is delivered in a conflict-smart way.
World rankings
#1 is most peaceful, equal, and democratic
Peace
#163out of 163 countries
Gender Equality
#153out of 163 countries
Democracy
#141out of 163 countries
Latest projects
RAPID RESPONSE TO CHALLENGES IN AFGHANISTAN: ASSESSING COVID-19 IMPACT ON AFGHAN SOCIETY, AND SUPPORTING YOUTH AND CSOs IN AFGHANISTAN
Context The regime change in mid-August 2021 brought about a state of uncertainties, challenges, and economic crisis that affected Afghan citizens from all walks of life, including youth and social activists, businesses and startups, and civil society activists. Search for Common Ground initiated a project aimed at alleviating some of these challenges and preserving the […]
COVID-19 response and social cohesion
Search for Common Ground, with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has embarked on a research project to undertake a conflict analysis for a better understanding of the conflict dynamics in five districts of Herat, Balkh, and Kabul provinces and analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the overall level of conflict, violence, and social cohesion.
