This year, we all carry something. Join us to carry the hope of peace together.
The Things We Carry
2024 – a year that tested us. Political tensions simmer, social divisions widen, and the dream of a brighter future feels heavier than ever. But we’re not alone in carrying this weight.
At Search for Common Ground, we see the unseen burdens people bear. We know the transformative power a conversation can have because we have seen people connect and create the brighter future we all yearn for.
Just like lifting a heavy object is easier with a team, building a more unified world requires shared effort.
Join us to lift the weight of division and usher in a year of connection. Be part of the solution.
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What are you carrying this year? Tell us how you’re finding hope:
Carrying the hope of peace together
Together, we carry the future: Supporting Education in Mexico
In Juárez, Mexico, years of social unrest and economic hardship have taken their toll on families, with many struggling to meet basic needs. For parents in the Felipe Ángeles neighborhood, sending their children to school is not just about education — it means hope for a better future. Yet, the burden of purchasing essential school supplies often feels overwhelming, leaving families to make difficult choices between survival and supporting their children’s education.
Together, we carry the future: Supporting Education in Mexico
The Things We Carry: Building Bridges in Nigeria
As part of our “Things We Carry” campaign, we reflect on the burdens carried by those living in conflict zones—communities torn apart by violence, extremism, and uncertainty. In Nigeria, where Boko Haram’s insurgency has devastated countless lives, we are working to carry the weight of peace and healing. Together, we can lighten the load.
Finding common ground amidst division is the goal this Thanksgiving
As we sit down for Thanksgiving this year, many of us are excited about 2025 and many of us may feel the weight of a particularly tough season. For some, conversations with family and friends may feel more fraught, especially in the wake of the recent election. The weight of division and uncertainty can be difficult to bear.
Finding common ground amidst division is the goal this Thanksgiving
Together, We Lighten the Load in Sudan, Israel, and Palestine
Across the world, millions of people are shouldering the heavy loads of fear, loss, and uncertainty—especially in conflict zones like Sudan, Israel, and Palestine. But with your support, we can help lighten that load.
Carrying Hope: Nourishing Bodies and Minds in Venezuela
In the heart of Zulia, Venezuela, our mobile canteen is doing more than just serving meals—it’s nourishing hope and rebuilding futures. Every weekday, we provide hot meals to 45 children from the most vulnerable communities, ensuring they receive the nutrition they need to thrive.