Search for Common Ground is at a crucial turning point.
When USAID and State Department grants were abruptly terminated earlier this year, Search’s funding was upended—resulting in the loss of 40% of our committed resources for 2025. The impact of these cuts is immense, but so is our team’s commitment to peacebuilding no matter the challenges.
Now, through July 18, you have an incredible opportunity to support our frontline peacebuilders and fund life-saving work in a season when it’s needed most. Thanks to a $100,000 dollar for dollar match from two of Search’s Board members, your investment in peace will be doubled—enabling Search to not only meet this moment but lead beyond it.
As governments shift priorities away from peacebuilding towards increased military spending, we’re launching an immediate strategic pivot that makes us less dependent on their funding and reshapes how we operate. With your support, we can streamline operations, expand our reach, and diversify our partnerships for maximized impact.
Our country teams have proved time and again that they can step in and deliver results. In places like Myanmar, Syria, and the United States, Search’s work has prevented violence, reduced tensions, opened diplomatic channels, and helped resolve conflicts that others struggle to address. This is the kind of patient, trust-building leadership that our teams and partners are uniquely equipped to provide.
But none of this can happen without you.