Theme: Economic Empowerment

Transforming Lives in South Kordofan – Economic Empowerment for Conflict Transformation

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…
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Addressing the DRC Conflict: A Path to Peace

Introduction The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has endured a prolonged and devastating conflict that has inflicted immense suffering on its population and stunted economic growth. Decades of violence, political instability, and human rights abuses have left millions displaced, impoverished, and vulnerable to exploitation. A sustainable path to peace requires…
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Love Anyway Shop: Connecting Style with a Mission for Peace

In a world filled with division and conflict, the Love Anyway Shop stands as a vibrant bridge between thoughtful fashion and a bold vision for a more peaceful world. Operated by Search for Common Ground, the Shop transforms everyday purchases into acts of purpose, inviting people to participate in building…
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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. Through our nutritional program, we serve…
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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…
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From the Streets to “I CAN” Leadership: The Hopeful Journey of Joseph Lomong

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…
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Community-Centered Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in The Niger Delta (EU NIGER DELTA)

Overview The project aims to tackle systemic violence and criminality in the Niger Delta through a holistic, community-centered approach involving multiple stakeholders.  Key elements include addressing socio-economic drivers, fostering collaboration, and promoting social cohesion. The project leverages the expertise and networks of various partners to implement innovative, bottom-up strategies for…
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Rapport final: Programme de Résilience et de la Cohésion Sociale au Sahel (PROGRESS)

Analyse de la perception des communautés sur les problématiques de paix et sécurité Endline du Programme de Résilience et de la Cohésion Sociale au Sahel (PROGRESS) – Burkina Faso. Résumé exécutif Contexte et objectif La présente étude intervient dans un contexte de défis sécuritaires et économiques importants dans les régions…
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Gather Around Our Common Table to Love Anyway

Sharing a meal reaffirms our shared humanity. Photo by Matt Conrod. Do you wish you had a way to process the emotional complexity that we’re living through? Are you dreading the holidays because not everyone invited to your table sees eye to eye? Do you need a game plan for…
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World Refugee Day: Hawar’s Journey

Imagine having to run away and leave everything you’ve ever known, risking it all for a chance at a new life. This is the reality for countless migrants and refugees fleeing violence. This World Refugee Day, we honor their bravery and resilience by highlighting their stories. Hawar, Search’s Iraq Jobs…
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