Youth Talk: Kenya, Mali and South Sudan Success Stories
Discover powerful stories of young people from diverse backgrounds who have overcome adversity and transformed their lives through media, education, and leadership training. From Hussein in Kenya, who found his voice through youth journalism, to Fatoumata in Mali, who defied societal expectations, and Mamadou, who escaped the realities of descent-based…
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From the Streets to “I CAN” Leadership: The Hopeful Journey of Joseph Lomong
At just ten years old, Joseph Lomong made a decision no child should have to make. After losing both his parents at the age of four and being cared for by relatives, Joseph faced harsh realities. He ran away from home, fleeing domestic violence, mistreatment, and exploitation by the very…
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Love, Empathy, and Identity: Building Peace in South Sudan
Discover the Heart of South Sudan South Sudan, nestled in Northeast Africa, is a land of vibrant cultural heritage intertwined with significant challenges. For over ten years, our team has been committed to understanding the local context, engaging with communities, and fostering peace-building efforts. In this journey, we discovered that…
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Revised: Search for Common Ground’s Global Strategy
Young people can play a crucial role in conflict resolution. Building on the EU’s support to the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda, this practical and concise guide clearly sets out how young people can make a difference to peace mediation processes. It also provides inspiration to the European Parliament’s…
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Common Ground Approach: Summary
Young people can play a crucial role in conflict resolution. Building on the EU’s support to the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda, this practical and concise guide clearly sets out how young people can make a difference to peace mediation processes. It also provides inspiration to the European Parliament’s…
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YOUTH INCLUSIVE GUIDE TO PEACE MEDIATION
Young people can play a crucial role in conflict resolution. Building on the EU’s support to the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda, this practical and concise guide clearly sets out how young people can make a difference to peace mediation processes. It also provides inspiration to the European Parliament’s…
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YOUTH TALK: YOUTH VOICES FOR CHANGE
Mali, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic have recently signed peace agreements. However, the negotiations were mainly limited to adult elites. Although they make up the demographic majority, young people in these three countries lack the means to express themselves and participate in the decisions that affect their lives.…
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Youth Talk – Youth Voices for Change
Mali, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic have recently signed peace agreements. However, the negotiations were mainly limited to adult elites. Although they make up the demographic majority, young people in these three countries lack the means to express themselves and participate in the decisions that affect their lives.…
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Final Evaluation – Youth Talk – July 2022
Search implemented "Youth Talk - Empowering Young People through Media" in Central African Republic, Mali, and South Sudan between 2019 and 2022, with support from the Bezos Family Foundation. The project aimed to empower youth in the three conflict-affected countries and give them opportunities to raise issues, address topics of…
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