Search for Common Ground

Mission

To change the way the world deals with conflict from adversarial approaches to cooperative solutions.

Programs

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) works in 14 countries across the globe, using innovative approaches to addressing conflict. SFCG's tools range from media to sports events to workshops and trainings, encouraging adversaries to find common ground on issues of concern.

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Women's Education Fund in Sierra Leone	Women's Education in Liberia	Peace Carnival in Bo, Sierra Leone	Child Radio Journalists in Liberia
Educating and Empowering Women in Sierra Leone	Educating and Empower Women in Liberia	Empowering Youth in Angola to Promote Peace	Songs of Peace: Supporting Musicians in Burundi
Empowering Heroes of Burundi to Promote Peace	Islam-Western Relations: A Youth Media Project	Congo: Theatre for Reintegrating Child Soldiers	Indonesia: Student Peace Film Festival Tour
Capacity-Building for Palestinian Media	Youth Musical Center in Sierra Leone	Congo: Voices of Children, Child Journalists	Giving Women a Voice in Guinea

Personnel Overview

Spès Manirakiza - Guinea Coordinator, SFCG
Ms. Manirakiza has been SFCG Guinea program coordinator since 2003. She previously directed SFCG's Women’s Peace Center in Burundi, which develops programs to strengthen the capacity of women to promote peace and reconciliation in their communities. A trained journalist, she publishes articles, conducts workshops and delivers presentations at international gatherings on media and conflict.

Personnel Statistics

John Marks,
President
Founded in 1982
Employees: 300
Volunteers: 0