Search for Common Ground Sri Lanka

Search for Common Ground Sri Lanka Search for Common Ground is dedicated to transform the way the world deals with conflict Sri Lanka is home to rich religious, ethnic, and linguistic diversity.

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is a leading international conflict transformation and peacebuilding NGO, dedicated to changing the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches towards cooperative solutions. SFCG is working in 35 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the USA. SFCG has been working in Sri Lanka since 2011 with a long-term strategy of supporting t

he country to move towards sustainable peace and reconciliation founded upon the principles of democracy, pluralism and a just society. Instead of being celebrated, these differences became fuel for a 26-year civil war, creating deep divisions within society. We at SFCG are working to promote cooperative engagement across traditional dividing lines in Sri Lanka to create a more inclusive national identity, especially through work with youth, women and community media.

✨Wishing you a joyful Sinhala & Tamil New Year filled with peace, harmony, and new beginnings. May this season bring uni...
14/04/2026

✨Wishing you a joyful Sinhala & Tamil New Year filled with peace, harmony, and new beginnings. May this season bring unity, prosperity, and hope to all. 🌸

✨සැමට සුභ සිංහල හා දෙමළ අලුත් අවුරුද්දක් වේවා! සාමය, එකමුතුකම සහ නව ආරම්භයන්ගෙන් පිරි සෞභාග්‍යමත් වසරක් වේවා. සියලුදෙනාටම සිරිසම්පත් හා නව බලාපොරොත්තු ලැබේවා. 🌸

✨இனிய தமிழ் மற்றும் சிங்கள புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துகள்! அமைதி, ஒற்றுமை மற்றும் புதிய தொடக்கங்கள் நிறைந்த ஆண்டாக அமையட்டும். அனைவருக்கும் வளமும் நம்பிக்கையும் நிரம்பிய வாழ்வு கிடைக்கட்டும். 🌸

⭐From sacrifice comes hope. From reflection comes change. This Good Friday, let us commit to healing and building a more...
03/04/2026

⭐From sacrifice comes hope. From reflection comes change. This Good Friday, let us commit to healing and building a more peaceful future for all.

⭐தியாகத்திலிருந்து நம்பிக்கை உருவாகிறது. சிந்தனையிலிருந்து மாற்றம் உருவாகிறது. இந்த புனித வெள்ளிக்கிழமையில், குணமடைதலும் அனைவருக்கும் அமைதியான எதிர்காலத்தை உருவாக்குவதிலும் நம்மை அர்ப்பணிப்போம்.

⭐ත්‍යාගයෙන් බලාපොරොත්තුව උපදේ. අවධානයෙන් වෙනස උපදේ. මෙම ශුභ සිකුරාදාදී, සුවපත් වීමටත් සියලු දෙනා සඳහා සාමයෙන් පිරි අනාගතයක් ගොඩනැගීමටත් අප කැපවෙමු.

10/03/2026

📌When women lead, communities grow stronger.

📌In Iyerkenery village in Batticaloa, women came together to create a community space where families can learn, connect, and support each other.

📌Through their collective efforts, they are strengthening relationships and promoting positive parenting within their community.

📌This initiative is part of the Peace Rewards Project, supported by Kindernothilfe and implemented by Search for Common Ground Sri Lanka.

⭐We celebrate women who are building stronger and more peaceful communities.

📍In Sinnapaduwa village in Puttalam, Wasana Perera found a new strength through her Self Help Group learning how active ...
10/03/2026

📍In Sinnapaduwa village in Puttalam, Wasana Perera found a new strength through her Self Help Group learning how active listening and empathy can help resolve conflicts and support others. Today, she uses these skills to guide her community and strengthen relationships around her.

⭐This International Women’s Day, we honour women whose leadership begins with listening.

🔗 Discover her full story: https://sl1nk.com/k9nxZ

Welcoming the New Year with hope, dialogue, and a shared commitment to peace.Happy New Year from the Search Team ✨බලාපොර...
01/01/2026

Welcoming the New Year with hope, dialogue, and a shared commitment to peace.
Happy New Year from the Search Team ✨

බලාපොරොත්තුව, සංවාදය සහ සාමය සඳහා වූ එක්වූ කැපවීම සමඟ නව වසරට පිළිගනිමු.
සර්ච් කණ්ඩායමේ නව වසරේ සුභ පැතුම් ✨

நம்பிக்கை, உரையாடல் மற்றும் அமைதிக்கான ஒருங்கிணைந்த உறுதியுடன் புதிய ஆண்டை வரவேற்கிறோம்.
செர்ச் குழுவினரின் புத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துகள் ✨

This Christmas, we celebrate the values that bring us together — dialogue, understanding, and peace.Warm Christmas wishe...
25/12/2025

This Christmas, we celebrate the values that bring us together — dialogue, understanding, and peace.
Warm Christmas wishes from the Search Team 🎄✨

இந்த கிறிஸ்துமஸ் காலத்தில், நம்மை ஒன்றிணைக்கும் விழுமியங்களான உரையாடல், புரிதல் மற்றும் அமைதியை கொண்டாடுவோம்.
செர்ச் குழுவினரின் கிறிஸ்துமஸ் வாழ்த்துகள் 🎄✨

මෙම නත්තල් සමයේදී, අප සියල්ලන් එකට ගෙන එන — සංවාදය, අවබෝධය සහ සාමය අපි සමරමු.
සර්ච් කණ්ඩායමේ නත්තල් සුභ පැතුම් 🎄✨

📌Your voice matters—and we want to hear it!As part of the Promoting Participation Pathways for Human Development (3P4D) ...
24/11/2025

📌Your voice matters—and we want to hear it!
As part of the Promoting Participation Pathways for Human Development (3P4D) project, we’re gathering community insights on how women can play a stronger role in leadership and decision-making.

✨ Share your thoughts through the Google Form below.
It only takes a few minutes, and your input will help shape more inclusive, community-driven solutions.

👉 Click the link and tell us what YOU think! : https://forms.gle/cJdhqSGogfbx62y59

22/11/2025

📌Ten years ago, we introduced Sikka Team, a unique television drama series developed as a peace-building tool in highly divided societies. What began as a local story has now reached audiences across the world — from Yemen to Zimbabwe, Kenya to Pakistan — airing in 17 countries and inspiring conversations on unity and coexistence.

📌Using the universal language of sport and the power of storytelling, Sikka Team explores identity, inclusion, and how teamwork can bridge divides both on and off the field. This innovative series has helped transform social attitudes, reduce violent behavior, and promote reconciliation in communities affected by deep-rooted conflict.

📌Sikka Team reminds us that victory is never just about the game; it is about trust, unity, and the courage to bridge divides — values that resonate not only within a team, but within our communities and our country.

📌Produced with the purpose of strengthening civil society and fostering understanding, Sikka Team continues to stand as a reminder that real victory comes from courage, trust, and working together.

⭐Director – Pradeep Dharmadasa
⭐Producer – Search for Common Ground Sri Lanka
⭐DOP – Chinthaka Somakeerthi
⭐Editor – Lakruwan De Serame
⭐Music Director – Vishwa Sankalpa

📌Watch the full series here ⬇️
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWUPFTf1wxcSW_yQz4FdcLgaeFXAOBAbF&si=QjoSGav22T9Y96sW

🤝 Building Stronger Civil Society Networks in Batticaloa📌Under our UNDP-supported initiative, three divisional-level civ...
14/11/2025

🤝 Building Stronger Civil Society Networks in Batticaloa

📌Under our UNDP-supported initiative, three divisional-level civil society consortiums have now been formed in Batticaloa District – in Eravur Town, Eravur Pattu, and Manmunai West. These consortiums bring together local Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to strengthen collaboration on governance, accountability, and community-led advocacy.

📌By creating this collective platform, communities and local authorities can work more effectively together to promote inclusive, transparent, and responsive governance across the district.

📌This initiative is part of a one-year project funded by UNDP and implemented by Search for Common Ground Sri Lanka to strengthen civic engagement and public participation.

🌿 Empowering Youth as Change Agents – Kurunegala Workshop 🌿On 9th November 2025, 30 youth representatives from Kurunegal...
10/11/2025

🌿 Empowering Youth as Change Agents – Kurunegala Workshop 🌿

On 9th November 2025, 30 youth representatives from Kurunegala took part in a one-day training on “The Role of Citizens and Change Agents” at Blue Sky Grand Hotel.

Organized by Sahayogitha Praja Sansadaya, Kurunegala in collaboration with Search for Common Ground, the workshop inspired participants to move from being passive observers to active contributors in shaping Sri Lanka’s future.

Through storytelling, discussions, and reflection activities, participants explored civic responsibility, Sri Lanka’s political history, and developed a collective Youth Manifesto for Change. The training built confidence, strengthened collaboration, and encouraged youth to take meaningful action in their communities. 🌱

🌟 Wishing everyone a joyful Diwali filled with light, love and unity. Happy Diwali from Common Ground Sri Lanka!🌟 ආලෝකයෙ...
20/10/2025

🌟 Wishing everyone a joyful Diwali filled with light, love and unity. Happy Diwali from Common Ground Sri Lanka!

🌟 ආලෝකයෙන්, සෙනෙහසින් හා එකමුතුවෙන් පිරිලා ඔබ සැමට සුභ දිවලි උත්සවයක් වේවා! Common Ground Sri Lanka ආසිරිමත් දිවලීවකට සුභ පතයි!

🌟 ஒளி, அன்பு மற்றும் ஒன்றுமையின் பேரில் நிறைந்த மகிழ்ச்சியான Search for Common Ground Sri Lanka இன் தீபாவளி வாழ்த்துகள்!

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