Search for Common Ground

Peace often starts with "Jabana Talk" - candid conversations over coffee in safe, welcoming spaces. With @UNPeacebuilding support, @SFCG_ creates trusted environments where women share #peace priorities, support healing and lead #dialogue in a fractured #Sudan.

Have you ever wondered if your investment in peace really makes a difference? In a world shaped by war and political shifts, it’s easy to feel small. What gives you hope and reminds you that change is possible? Let us know, and stay tuned for what brings us hope amid conflict.

(3/3) When women are equipped with the right skills and support, they don’t just build businesses—they create change and help shape a more sustainable future.

(2/3) Using the skills learned through the program, Viola launched her business of transforming used tires into sustainable sandals. Her innovative approach to environmental protection led to her winning the Public Prize at the Women Entrepreneurs Network’s Business Academy!

(1/3) Viola Niyongere was one of 16 young entrepreneurs supported by the Tuyage project. Implemented in Burundi by Search for Common Ground, one of the program’s objectives sought to enhance women's entrepreneurship skills, market access, financial resources, and mentorship.

In Today in the EU, host @giada_santana talks with @SFCG_'s executive director, @hilde_deman and reporter @magnuslundniels on how NGOs grasp Trump's executive order and the EU's diminishing role in international development aid. 🎧Listen here: eurac.tv/9XWQ

We talked to peacebuilders involved in peace processes to learn how to ensure women's full, equal, and meaningful participation in these efforts. Read our brief to get the detailed learnings and recommendations: sfcg.org/wp-content/upl…

Our founder has written a piece revealing how our engagement with career diplomats in our Track II work has developed over the decades, sharing two successful collaborations. 🔗 Find out more about our Track II diplomacy work in Iran & Macedonia: afsa.org/social-entrepr…

We’re seeking a communications firm to amplify our voice! We’re looking for partners to help us leverage current events through newsjacking, media pitching, and more to increase our visibility and show our expertise. 🔗 Learn more & apply: sfcg.org/wp-content/upl…

Consultant Opportunity: Endline Evaluation for JISRA. JISRA, a partnership of 50+ civil society organizations seeks a consultant and/or team to lead its endline evaluation. 📍 Remote 🗣️ Applicants should speak English & French 📑 Apply by January 3rd 🔗 careers.sfcg.org/career-descrip…

Women-led civil society organizations are often the primary avenue for women to participate in peacebuilding, yet these tend to be underfunded. Discover lessons for effectively supporting these organizations and increasing their access to decision-making: sfcg.org/wp-content/upl…

📣 230 km for peace and environmental protection! 🏃🌍Follow our amazing colleague Omar's journey starting tomorrow & donate what you can for environmental protection and peace here 🔗 sfcg.org/hope-in-every-… @SFCGBurundi @SFCG_

Discover a recap of some of the key outcomes of COP29 in our latest video 👇 During this year’s COP, we and peer NGOs worked to integrate peace into the climate agenda and while some progress was made, challenges remain.

Check out some pictures from our Brussels Headquarters' 30th anniversary below 👇

We're shining a light on the unseen burdens faced worldwide—and how, with your support, we can help lighten them. Together, we can lighten the load. Visit the link to share what you’re carrying and donate today: sfcg.org/the-things-we-…

Get the 101 on Conflict Sensitivity (CS) in our video that details what can happen if CS is not taken into account when entering a conflict zone, and shines a light on why it is 🔑 to delivering assistance all while avoiding exacerbating tensions 👇sfcg.org/conflict-sensi…

🌿 Learn how climate finance can contribute to peace by integrating conflict sensitivity into the design of climate finance mechanisms and helping to navigate risk to better support the most vulnerable in conflict contexts in our paper: saferworld-global.org/resources/publ… #PeaceAtCOP #COP29

Ahead of #COP29, we've endorsed the Common Principles for Effective Climate Finance and Action for Relief, Recovery, and Peace which offer a concrete next step for people and places affected by fragility, conflict, and humanitarian needs. 🔗 bit.ly/cop29principles #PeaceAtCOP

In 2022, the 10 most fragile and conflict-affected states received < 1% of global climate adaptation financing. With COP29 this week, we must ensure that they are not overlooked. Discover how local civil society organizations are key in driving change: theopinionpages.com/2024/11/from-b…

Today is Peace, Relief, and Recovery Day at COP29 – a crucial moment to recognize that climate action & peace go hand in hand. We are calling for climate action to be conflict-sensitive & for peace to be a priority at upcoming COPs. Read our policy brief: ecosystemforpeace.org/cop29