Theme: Donor Resource

When war breaks out, the world focuses — rightly — on the visible damage. Strikes. Casualties. Displacements. Shortages. But there is another layer of damage that rarely makes headlines.  For example in Iraq — where recovery from past wars intersects with ongoing regional power struggles — escalation doesn’t just destroy…

In this video, Shamil breaks down the key highlights of Search for Common Ground’s new 2026–2030 Global Strategy—and why this moment demands a different approach to preventing violence. After one of the most disruptive periods the peacebuilding sector has faced, this strategy reflects hard lessons learned, difficult choices made, and…

Global military spending now reaches into the trillions of dollars each year. Meanwhile, peacebuilding—the work that prevents violence before it starts—receives only a fraction of that investment. This imbalance persists despite a growing body of evidence showing that community-led peacebuilding delivers some of the highest returns of any global development…

Violent conflict costs the world nearly $20 trillion each year—not only in economic losses, but in lives disrupted, communities fractured, and futures put on hold. By contrast, research suggests that every dollar invested in peacebuilding can save up to $103 in conflict-related costs. That comparison raises a critical question for…

A Donor’s Guide to Trustworthy Giving As global conflict rises, more donors are asking an important question: How can I help in a way that actually makes a difference? Whether responding to war, polarization, or violence closer to home, many people want to support peace—but aren’t sure how to evaluate…