Pakistan
Interrupted by long periods of military rule, Pakistan’s fragile democracy is plagued by governance and economic problems, and violent extremism. Since 2010, we’ve been working in Pakistan to build and promote democratic processes, to increase the participation and active citizenship, and to enhance the role of media in promoting peacebuilding and creating social tolerance.
World rankings
#1 is most peaceful, equal, and democratic
PEACE
#153out of 163 countries
DEMOCRACY
#112out of 167 countries
Latest projects

“SHE – The Peacebuilder” – Women Inclusion in Transforming Violent Extremism
Search for Common Ground, in collaboration with Aurat Foundation (AF) and Kadam Communications and Consultants (KCC), started implementing the project “SHE – The Peacebuilder” – Women Inclusion in Transforming Violent Extremism in September 2021. This 36-month project aims to enhance women’s role and influence in peacebuilding and transforming violent extremism in Pakistan. Context Violent extremism […]

Youth for Humanity: Engaging Youth to Promote Religious Freedom in Pakistan
Search for Common Ground, in collaboration with the Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA) and Pakistan Research Institute for Sustainable Media (PRISM), implemented the project “Youth for Humanity: Engaging Youth to Promote Religious Freedom in Pakistan” from September 2020 to June 2023 in Karachi and Lahore. The project aimed to increase inter-communal and intra-communal […]