Theme: Children & Youth

Fatoumata Cissé, a visually impaired young woman from Mopti, Mali, grew up in a community where young women are often discouraged from participating in associative or NGO activities and are encouraged instead to focus on housework. Fatoumata, however, has dreams and passions, and there was a time when she felt…

The Nigerian Youth Collective Action for Religious Engagement (Youth CARE) Project, implemented by Search for Common Ground in partnership with Young Leaders Network (YLN), empowers young people in Bauchi, Plateau, and Gombe States to promote interreligious tolerance and freedom of religion or belief (FoRB). The project focuses on capacity-building, trust-building,…

In the corners of Mangateen Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, where dreams often disappear, dried by the hot sun of Juba in South Sudan, and rain floods, a young woman once sold groundnuts, water, and snacks to survive. This is the story of Nyakang Madier’s unwavering determination. Before becoming a…

For Hussein Mohammed, a 16-year-old living in the slums of Tudor Moroto, Mombasa, where large families squeeze into a 36 square foot space and the river rising equates to a flooded home, life has always been a blend of challenges and resilience. Growing up in a polygamous family with 13…

We’re working to empower youth and women in South Kordofan by providing training, supporting small businesses, and creating income opportunities. We aim to help them build a better future, strengthen their resilience, and contribute to lasting peace in their communities. In the heart of South Kordofan, where conflict and economic…

Discover powerful stories of young people from diverse backgrounds who have overcome adversity and transformed their lives through media, education, and leadership training. From Hussein in Kenya, who found his voice through youth journalism, to Fatoumata in Mali, who defied societal expectations, and Mamadou, who escaped the realities of descent-based…

In Mexico, at the border, the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are still felt deeply, even four years later. While some scars, like economic rebuilding and job losses, are visible, others remain heartbreakingly hidden. One of the most devastating marks is the rising suicide rate among children and teens.…

The holiday season stirs a tapestry of emotions—joy in reuniting with family, nostalgia for loved ones no longer with us, the anticipation of gifts, and perhaps a touch of melancholy for goals left unmet. While traditions may differ across countries and cultures, one thing often remains constant: the comfort of…

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…

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. Through our nutritional program, we serve…