Location: Africa

Ten years after the beginning of the civil war in the Central African Republic (CAR), the country continues to contend with significant security challenges, violent conflicts and political instability. Armed groups are exhibiting a concerning resurgence, gradually gaining control over expanding areas of the country and there is a weakened…

Discover the Heart of South Sudan South Sudan, nestled in Northeast Africa, is a land of vibrant cultural heritage intertwined with significant challenges. For over ten years, our team has been committed to understanding the local context, engaging with communities, and fostering peace-building efforts. In this journey, we discovered that…

With one week remaining until the European elections, Search for Common Ground is urging citizens and politicians to choose for solidarity and a society that prioritizes peace in an interconnected world. “EU citizens identify peace and security as the most pressing challenge facing partner countries, something our politicians should take…

This email series highlights voices of peace from around the world, to help you find yours. This month’s Voice of Peace is Nagat Suliman Ahmed, Search’s Grants and Reporting Officer for Central and East Africa.  Gunfire rang out as I gave birth to my son in a makeshift delivery ward.…

 This email series highlights voices of peace from around the world, to help you find yours. This month’s Voice of Peace is Search’s CEO, Shamil Idriss. Several weeks ago, I found myself in back-to-back meetings with high level leaders in Israel and Palestine. These public officials, civil society activists, and…

Dans un Burundi où les femmes sont confrontées à des normes sociales et des barrières culturelles limitant leur participation économique, le projet “Je na we mw’iterambere : Accroître le rôle socio-économique des femmes au Burundi, et renforcer leur autonomie” vise à transformer cette réalité. Financé par le Gouvernement Belge –…

This email series highlights voices of peace from around the world, to help you find yours. This month’s Voice of Peace is Dalia Goodhardt, an Orthodox Jewish Israeli who serves as program manager in Search’s Jerusalem office.  My husband shook me awake. “Dalia, Dalia—sirens!” The sirens wailed as I ran…

For 40 years, Search for Common Ground has been dedicated to ending human suffering caused by violent conflict. We connect peacebuilders from the bustling streets of the Middle East and Africa to the lively landscapes of Latin America and the diverse communities of the United States, fostering unity amidst diversity.…

Since 2012, Niger has faced an upsurge in insecurity due to the Boko Haram insurgency and the Malian crisis, primarily affecting the regions of Diffa, Tahoua, and Tillabéri. This insecurity, coupled with limited resources to address it, fosters mistrust and divisions within communities, making them more vulnerable to extremist groups.…

This email series highlights voices of peace from around the world, to help you find yours. This month’s Voice of Peace is Search CEO, Shamil Idriss. I want to introduce to you a new email series our team is crafting, designed to share some of the insights that guide our…