What We Do

Search for Common Ground works to transform conflict into cooperation by bringing diverse groups together to find inclusive, sustainable solutions to the world’s toughest challenges.

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At Search for Common Ground, we believe conflict is like fire: harnessed well, it can unlock creative solutions and a brighter future for all. Here’s how we turn conflict into progress:

  • Collaborating Locally: With over 91% of our staff coming from the regions where we work, we collaborate directly with communities to create solutions grounded in their realities and needs.
  • Building Multipartial Coalitions: We bring together people from all sides of a conflict, creating partnerships that foster mutual understanding and generate breakthroughs no single group could achieve alone.
  • Driving Trust and Cooperation: Using our proven Trust Cycle, we spark small acts of cooperation that build trust, inspire collective action, and pave the way for transformative change.
  • Strengthening Social Vital Signs: From trust to institutional legitimacy, we help communities restore the foundations of healthy societies.
  • Amplifying Stories of Change: Through innovative media and storytelling, we share lessons and successes from the frontlines, inspiring others to follow suit and scale impact globally.

With 40+ years of experience, partnerships across 35+ countries, and recognition as the world’s largest non-governmental peacebuilding organization, we are turning today’s toughest conflicts into opportunities for progress.

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