Search for Common Ground

When we invest in young girls and their dreams, we invest in a better future. On #internationaldayofthegirlchild, meet Stella—one of our Youth Talk Volunteers in South Sudan. Stella is a role model for many young girls in our cohorts. She dreams of becoming a midwife to support and care for girls in her community. Through Youth Talk, young girls like Stella have a platform to speak on the radio on important issues, including gender-based violence and early child marriage. Learn more about our work in South Sudan: https://lnkd.in/eWUNw99A

When peace processes fail, it's often because communities feel disconnected from the agreements signed at the table. So how do we build trust beyond the negotiation room? Join us (whether online or in person) at the “Trustbuilding from the table to the streets: Inclusive Strategies for Sustainable Peace” panel at Geneva Peace Week as we explore the ‘toolbox’ of trustbuilding strategies, the design of mediation processes, engagement with institutions and the role of community-based mediators in securing sustainable peace. The details: 📆 16 October 2024 🕤 9:00-10:30 CET 📍/💻 GCSP- 4th Floor (Pétale 4) - Hybrid 🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/4dJIxEM   Interpeace | Berghof Foundation

🕊️🌱 Peace and climate change are intertwined. That’s why at the upcoming COP29 we, as part of the Peace@COP collective, are calling for climate change policy to be more peace-responsive and conflict-sensitive. Climate change is estimated to have influenced up to 20% of armed conflict risk over the last century, a figure that is likely to increase dramatically in the coming decade. In turn, armed conflicts have contributed to the climate crisis both directly, through environmental destruction and military greenhouse gas emissions, as well as indirectly, by disrupting the systems needed to manage and protect the environment as well as by impacting sustainable resource use. In our newest policy paper, we’re tackling eight core environmental, climate change, conflict and peace issues, and providing actionable recommendations that key decision-makers can enact or demand within the UNFCCC negotiations at COP29. 🔗 Discover our recommendations on topics such as climate finance, climate justice, the green transition, and much more: https://lnkd.in/dj_wbryM - 🌐 The Peace@COP collective brings together experts from 300+ organizations across the #peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development sectors, all with an interest in making climate change policy more peace-responsive and conflict-sensitive. #PeaceAtCOP

The only victory in the Middle East will be lasting peace: A letter from our Palestinian & Israeli Country Directors on October 7th, 2024 "Peace is always possible, even now. But we must have the courage to believe in it and the determination to make it a reality. Only then can Israelis and Palestinians live with dignity, security, and hope for our shared future."

We are devastated by the rapid escalation in violence across Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, and Sudan this week. These crises are not just headlines; they are complex human tragedies that demand our urgent attention and response. Today, on International Day of Non-Violence, we are not giving up hope and we ask you to stand with us and invest in peace. These crises demand urgent action. Join us in standing for peace and providing emergency relief to those caught in the crossfire. Your support today can bring hope to communities affected by these devastating events.   Together, we can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/dzXtddp

We are devastated by the rapid escalation in violence across Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, and Sudan this week. These crises are not just headlines; they are complex human tragedies that demand our urgent attention and response. Today, on International Day of Non-Violence, we are not giving up hope and we ask you to stand with us and invest in peace. These crises demand urgent action. Join us in standing for peace and providing emergency relief to those caught in the crossfire. Your support today can bring hope to communities affected by these devastating events.   Together, we can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/dzXtddp

Have you ever wondered how our teams help transform conflicts into opportunities for dialogue, understanding, and lasting peace? Join us Wednesday, October 9, at 1 p.m. EDT for "Peacebuilding 101: The Search for Common Ground." At this event, you'll learn about the Common Ground Approach, which anchors all of Search's work, from our panelists Michael Shipler, VP of Strategy, and Adrienne Lemon, Senior Director of Strategy Alignment. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e6Jc-xWN

Right now, thousands of families in Lebanon are fleeing their homes due to escalating conflict, seeking safety in already struggling communities. These families, many of whom include young children, are facing unimaginable hardship and uncertainty. The increase in loss of life and displacement is rapidly worsening. We need your help to provide life-saving relief: ▶ $50 delivers emergency food and medical aid to displaced families. ▶ $75 creates child-friendly spaces where children can find safety, play, and receive psychosocial support. ▶ $100 provides mental health services to help those coping with the trauma of violence. Donate and show your support for Lebanon: https://lnkd.in/etS7mp7D

On International Day of Peace, we proudly joined millions of people worldwide in a united call for peace. But at Search for Common Ground, peace isn’t something we focus on just for a day — it’s at the heart of everything we do, 365 days a year. In times of growing division, our work brings people together across divides, empowering them to resolve conflicts without violence. Whether it’s amplifying the voices of youth in the Middle East, or fostering dialogue in areas affected by political unrest, Search is dedicated to making a lasting difference every day: https://lnkd.in/e9mCUfrA

These amazing peacebuilders in Uzbekistan participate in our programs because they're determined to improve the world! International Peace Day may have passed, but our mission never stops. Our teams—and peacebuilders everywhere—know one thing for sure: Conflict is inevitable, but violence is not.