Location: Africa

Everywhere in the world, populations are vulnerable to climate change and its effects. However, depending on existing coping mechanisms and availability of support, these effects will be felt differently and have different consequences. In more vulnerable or fragile settings, where people rely on natural resources for survival, tensions can arise…

La sensibilité aux conflits fait référence à la capacité de comprendre et de gérer le contexte d’un conflit et l’impact que même des interventions bien intentionnées (telles que des activités de développement, d’aide humanitaire ou de consolidation de la paix) peuvent avoir sur ce conflit. Elle implique de reconnaître la…

People all over the world look to religion and belief systems for guidance on how to live their lives, including in the public sphere. Unsurprisingly, religious actors therefore play a significant role in shaping the social and political landscapes of many societies – despite their engagement remaining a contentious issue…

Conflict Sensitivity refers to the ability to understand and navigate the context of a conflict and the impact that even well-meaning interventions (like development, humanitarian, or peacebuilding activities) may have on said conflict. It involves recognizing the complex dynamics of conflict, including the interests, grievances, and power relations of the…

This email series highlights voices of peace from around the world, to help you find yours. This month’s Voice of Peace features Maya Savir and Huda Abuarqoub, Search’s Israel and Palestine country directors. Together, they speak about what true “victory” in the Middle East looks like. In the ongoing Israel-Palestine…

At just ten years old, Joseph Lomong made a decision no child should have to make. After losing both his parents at the age of four and being cared for by relatives, Joseph faced harsh realities. He ran away from home, fleeing domestic violence, mistreatment, and exploitation by the very…

This email series highlights voices of peace from around the world, to help you find yours. This month’s Voice of Peace is Jillia Wharton, a Search for Common Ground donor. She is a transformational leadership and team development coach. Based in San Francisco, CA, she has been a Search donor…

This blog was written by Jillia Wharton, a Search for Common Ground donor. She is a transformational leadership and team development coach. Based in San Francisco, CA, she has been a Search donor since 2007. In 2008, I traveled to Nepal with Search for Common Ground. I had just recently…

Overview The I-RENEW project focuses on enhancing religious engagement in Nigeria by empowering women and youth to promote FoRB and peaceful coexistence in Plateau and Kaduna States. The project employs a Common Ground Approach to build capacities, foster collaboration, and reshape societal norms through media and advocacy. Key interventions include…

Overview The PP FoRB project aims to empower various stakeholders to address and prevent conflicts along religious lines, promote FoRB, and enhance public understanding of interfaith issues in Nigeria. The project employs a holistic approach involving EWER mechanisms, support systems for at-risk individuals, and improved public communication through strategic media…