IRD Activities

• Dialogue+

  Whether at the local or national level, SFGC brings people together across dividing lines to discover and achieve shared goals. SFGC works with those traditionally in power and those without a platform, often women and youth. Examples of projects are mediation, training youth leaders, back channel diplomacy, and more. SFCG uses tools of communication such as mediation, facilitation, Track II Diplomacy, trainings, and awards

• Media+

  While a dialogue affects dozens, media influences millions. Whether you’re in the capital city or the most remote village, media is a powerful tool to tackle deeply-rooted social issues. Our media production arm, Common Ground Productions, works through our country programs and local partners to create content that aims to bridge differences and build peace. Examples of projects are TV dramas, call-in radio shows, music videos, and more. SFCG uses tools of communication such as CG productions, print, radio, music, news, video games, blogs, and social media

• Community+

  We provide a safe space for people to work out their conflicts at the local level. With some creative thinking, we bring divided communities, neighbors, and families together to discover their common humanity. Examples of projects are soccer matches, participatory theater, shared farming projects, and more. SFCG uses tools of communication such as mobile cinema, participatory theater, sports, and development projects

• Nexus Global Youth Summit

  Young people from over 60 countries are working to increase and improve philanthropy and impact investing by bridging communities of wealth and social entrepreneurship. To put the hope and promise of young people on the world stage, leaders come together at Nexus Summits around the world for dialogue, education, and collaborative problem-solving

• Global Youth Leadership Council

  The Global Youth Leadership Council guides Search for Common Ground’s efforts to improve international policy and practice for youth participation in peace and security, working with organisation's Children and Youth division. The Council also provides advice on organisation's local and regional youth-focused programming. The Council is made up of young people, aged 15-30, representing a diverse range of backgrounds including peacebuilding, violence prevention and youth activism. Together, they make sure that Search’s work with and for youth is led by young people’s experiences.

Main Focus Countries of Activities

Angola - Ethiopia - Rwanda - Burkina Faso - Guinea - Sierra Leone - Burundi - Kenya - South Sudan - Central African Republic - Liberia - Sudan - Ivory Coast - Madagascar - Tanzania - Chad - Niger - Uganda - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Nigeria - Zimbabwe - Indonesia - Nepal - Sri Lanka - Kyrgyzstan - Pakistan - Timor-Leste - Belgium - Macedonia - Israel - State of Palestine - Morocco - Yemen - Lebanon - Tunisia - USA - Angola - Ethiopia - Rwanda - Burkina Faso - Guinea - Sierra Leone - Burundi - Kenya - South Sudan - Central African Republic - Liberia - Sudan - Ivory Coast - Madagascar - Tanzania - Chad - Niger - Uganda - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Nigeria - Zimbabwe - Indonesia - Nepal - Sri Lanka - Kyrgyzstan - Pakistan - Timor-Leste - Belgium - Macedonia - Israel - State of Palestine - Morocco - Yemen - Lebanon - Tunisia - USA - Angola - Burundi - Ivory Coast - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Ethiopia - Indonesia - Kenya - Lebanon - Liberia - Morocco - Nepal - Pakistan - State of Palestine - Sierra Leone - Yemen - Tanzania - Zimbabwe - Melbourne, VIC, Australia - Bangkok, Thailand - New York, NY, USA - Washington, DC, USA - Kigali, Rwanda - Singapore, Singapore - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Johannesburg, South Africa - London, UK - Beijing, China - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - n - a -