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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Voices of Peace: A Donor’s Perspective on Being a Peacebuilder
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…
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A Donor’s Perspective on Being a Peacebuilder
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…
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A Multi-Religious Approach to Peacebuilding Toolkit: Building Common Ground among Religious Actors
A Multi-Religious Approach to Peacebuilding toolkit was developed by Search for Common Ground and Religions for Peace. It includes a presentation, facilitator guide, and workbook.
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Working with Religious Actors
Asia REF projects operate in diverse contexts and conditions, yet a common factor is their engagement with religious actors and organizations. Effective engagement with them is vital for promoting religious and ethnic freedom, given their significant presence and influence within communities. Understanding their perspectives, respecting their traditions, and building trust…
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Promoting and Protecting Freedom of Religion and Belief in Nigeria (PP FoRB)
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…
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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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Opportunities for Peace and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka
Fifteen years since the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka is still recovering from collective trauma, mistrust, and violence. The majority-minority divide affects how each group looks back on the war, how they see each other, and what they expect from their government. New and emerging intercommunal tensions erode…
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Voices of Peace: Empowering Americans to Overcome Polarization
This email series highlights voices of peace from around the world, to help you find yours. This month’s Voice of Peace is Will Fuller, who leads Common Ground USA’s Resilient States Project in Pennsylvania. Common Ground USA conducts all of Search’s US-based programming. Two veterans sit across from one another…
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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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