Theme: Peacebuilding

ÉVALUATION FINALE: Projet « Woumtaaba » (Terrain d’Entente) : Réduire la violence intercommunautaire et renforcer la cohésion sociale dans les régions du Centre Nord et Sahel au Burkina Faso, financé par le Programme pour la Stabilisation et les Opérations de Paix (PSOP) du gouvernement Canadien.

Depuis mai 2020, Search for Common Ground (Search) met en œuvre en partenariat avec Action Contre la Faim (ACF), ACTED, Terre des Hommes (TdH), TASSAGHT, TIN TUA, WU-PAKUWE et Adkoul, un projet (PROGramme de RÉsilience et de cohésion Sociale au Sahel, PROGRESS) de quatre (04) ans au Burkina Faso –…

Search for Common Ground (Search) met en œuvre le projet « Woumtaaba » de 18 mois visant à réduire la violence intercommunautaire et renforcer la cohésion sociale dans les régions affectées par les déplacements de population au Burkina Faso (Centre-Nord et Sahel), financé par le programme pour la stabilisation et…

Depuis près de dix ans, le Burkina Faso est confronté à des défis sécuritaires complexes, fragilisant considérablement les liens sociaux. Les tensions communautaires se sont accrues, ajoutant une dimension supplémentaire aux conflits existants. Par ailleurs, les déplacements massifs de populations vers des zones plus sûres génèrent des tensions au sein…

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…

This email series highlights voices of peace from around the world, to help you find yours. This month’s Voice of Peace is Zuhra Bahman, Search’s Afghanistan Country Director. A few weeks ago, I struck up a conversation with my taxi driver. The taxi stand is located next to a funeral…

In light of Saturday’s tragic events in Butler County, Pennsylvania, we are committed to remaining peacemakers. We can’t think of any better time than now to Love Anyway. As we respond to the recent political violence, it’s essential to take proactive steps to foster unity and healing. Here’s a quick…

This report builds on the findings of the study Community Stewards and Social Cohesion in Digital Spaces which highlights the crucial role of community stewards in fostering healthy online environments. These stewards, often volunteers, manage and moderate online groups, playing a pivotal role in promoting social cohesion and addressing issues…

This email series highlights voices of peace from around the world, to help you find yours. This month’s Voice of Peace features highlights from Search’s recent virtual event, “The Power of Women in Peacebuilding.” Below are a few powerful quotes that stuck with us. “Two main factors contribute to the…

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…