Hi Everyone!

My name is Zander Willoughby, I’m a Communications Officer for ConnexUs joining from Washington, DC, USA. My background is in peacebuilding, mediation, communications, and youth, peace & security. I’m looking forward to connecting & collaborating with everyone on ConnexUs! You can find me on the socials at linktr.ee/ZanderW

Hey Everyone! I’m Jack, based in London. Particularly interested in social impact and the intersection of peace with other sectors, especially climate change and technology. Looking forward to being a part of this community!

Hi all! My name is Emily, and I’m joining from Maryland in the U.S. I support with programmatic work at Search for Common Ground, and I’m very excited to be a part of the diverse and engaged ConnexUs network!

Hi Everyone!

I’m Saurav. I am the Research Manager at the Alliance for Peacebuilding and I’m joining from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the US. I found ConnexUs through the ConnexUs and Search for Common Ground teams.

I’m looking forward learning more about how we can  leverage this amazing platform that you’ve created to network and connect with other peacebuilders around the world and learn and share more about our respective work. Part of that starts with me. I want to make sure I remember ConnexUs when I have something to share with the community.

Thank you all!

Hi, everyone!

I’m Sydney and I am currently based in Washington, DC, USA. I’m serving as a Knowledge Management and Communications Intern for ConnexUs while pursuing my Master’s in International Development from Gallaudet University. My background largely focuses on language rights and accessibility as well as education equality. I’m looking forward to learning more about ConnexUs and using it as a space to collaborate with a variety of communities. Feel free to contact me on here or using the link to my Twitter/LinkedIn on my profile!

Hi Everyone
My name is Katherine Clerides I live in Cyprus, which is a forcibly divided island, and have been working for reconciliationa and reunification between the two major communities on the island, Greek and Turkish Cypriots, for the last 30 years. I am currently retired from politics but was active in politics for many years as a Parliamentarian in the Republic of Cyprus.
I recently finished a book based on my experiences in peace-building in Cyprus but also looking at polerization in a wider context entitled “Building Bridges in a Polerized World and Divided Cyprus.” The book will be published this fall in Cyprus but I am happy to share it with anyone who would like to read it on line free of charge.
I heard about ConnexUs through the Afp webinar.

I am Samson Akanpigbiam, a lover of MEARL and happy to be here. I got to know Connect via AfrEA. I am here to learn and to contribute my little knowledge to whatever topic that would be discussed in the group. I look forward to fruitful presence and enhanced knowledge through relevant resource sharing and connections with others on this great platform. Thanks for opportunity

My Name is Martin Mugiri. I am from Uganda. I work with the Kampala Capital City Authority in the Project Management Office. I am a member of the Uganda Evaluation Association, and it is through the Association that I got to know about this platform. I hope to make the best of my time in this online community by learning from everyone especially in areas of project preparation, appraisal, and management.

Hello every peacebuilder .

My name is Naji Al Qadri .I am from a country that is full of crisis and war . I am from Yemen.I am a Peacebuilder Pioneer.I am very happy to be here .

Hi Everyone,

I am Christine from Uganda – East Africa. Glad to join this platform. I am a Technical Advisor for Monitoring & Evaluation with nearly 10 years experience in M&E under the public health sector with special focus in Prevention and Care & Treatment of  HIV/AIDS & TB programs. I got to know about connexus from the Uganda Evaluation Association. I look forward to knowledge sharing to improve  interventions that will contribute to positive impacts in our communities.

Hi everyone!

I am Raija Panicker. Originally from India, have been in US for five years now. I am currently doing my Master’s in Public Diplomacy and Global Communications from Syracuse University. I got to know about ConnexUs through Search for Common Ground website. I am looking forward to learning and sharing experiences with everyone.

I am immaculate from Uganda, Glad to be part on this learning plateform. I am an independent evalustion consultant. Glad to hear from You all.

Hello every body ,

I am here a gain to join the Program of Heroes in the Middle East and North Africa .

My name is Naji Al Qadri .I am looking for Peace for my nation, Yemen. Yemen is the forgotten country on the map . Yemen which is full of crisis and hunger for 8 years .

So let’s work together to build Peace on our planet .

Thanks for all

أنا Hamdi Saif من تعز/اليمن/مترجم لغات ومنسق علاقات عامه، اتطلع للعمل والتواصل مع المنظمات الانسانيه الداخلية والخارجيه،التي تهدف إلى تنميه المجتمع الفقير والنزوح من ويلات الحروب وخاصتا أن الحرب في اليمن التي تسببت وادت إلى نزوح الألاف من الأسر من مدينه تعز خاصه والمعدن اليمنيه الأخرى بشكل العام، لعيشو الفقر والظروف القاسيه والصعبه، حاليا أدير “الشبكه الاحترافية والاعلانية على LinkedIn”واكتب واشارك بمدونتي الاكترونيه متنوعة المصادر والمواضيع”، اتطلع للعمل والمشاركات معكم ومع المنظمات الانسانيه التي ترغب في تقديم المساعدات والبرامج الانسانية للمحتاجين في بلدي وتنميه العمل الانساني الخيري

Hello,
I am Naji from syria. I am a humanitarian worker and a pharmacist and want to help the youth in my community. So, I established my own NGO which is the Syrian youth Association for development. Moreover, I am a technical projects management trainer and work with various NGOs in Syria.
I am happy to share my thoughts with others who could help me to do more for my people.

Hi Everyone,

I am Owoicho Ajayi, a clinical psychologist joining ConnexUs from Northeast Nigeria. My backgroung is mental health, general protection and peace building. Looking forward to be part of this noble community of professionals.

مرحبا للجميع

انا ناديا داوي المدير المالي في مركز اسو للاستشارات والدراسات الاستراتيجية في سوريا

لقد وجدت connexU search for common Ground من خلال الاعضاء

اتطلع الى معرفة المزيد حول كيفية الاستفادة من هذه المنصة الرائعة التي انشات للتواصل

شكرا لكم جميعا

مرحبا بك اختي العزيزة

اشكرك للانضمام الى هذه  المنصة الرائعة والتي تهدف الى نشر السلام  و تتطرق الى مواضيع عديدة منها مشكلة التغير المناخي و غيرها من المواضيع التي يتم نشرها في هذه المنصة .اولا اريد منك ات تقرء عن اهداف هذه المنصة من خلال الضغط على الزر about لتتعرفي عليها .و من ثم الضغط على المواضيع Themes التي يتم مناقشتها في هذه المنصة بشكل  دوري ,اسبوعيا ,شهريا و المشاركة في تلك المواضيع .ثالثا اضغط على المصادر Resources هتلاقي مكتبة تبع هذه المنصة من حلالها تستطيع التعرف على المصادر و الاطلاع

و رابعا هتلاقي Collaboration التعاون

و تقرء عن خريطة التعاون التي تقوم بها المنظمة مع منظمات اخرى حول العالم و كذالك الاعضاء و الاحداث التي تقع من مناقشات و اجتماعات و غيرها .

و اخيرا الفرص في هذه المنصة

والفرصة تعني ان يكون لك الاولوية في الوظيفة التي يتم نشرها هنا او منحة تعليمية و تدريبية و غيره

اهلا بك

ارجوا ان تكون هذه النبذة المختصرة كافية

وفقكم الله

و تقبلوا خالص تحياتي

Greetings everyone!

My name is Juan Carlos Lucero, and I’m from Guatemala but currently living in Egypt. I have worked as a conflict mediator in various parts of the world for over 12 years and am now a co-founder of the Magnolia Foundation.

The Magnolia Foundation is dedicated to the promotion of comprehensive peace, and our main project is our School of Peace, where we provide practical tools for resolving conflicts and transforming environments through workshops alongside a community of leaders and professionals from across Latin America.

It’s a pleasure to meet all of you, and I hope to connect with other people working for peace in different parts of the world and exchange experiences!

Best,

Juan

website: wearemagnolia.org

Hola! / Hi! I’m Esbeydi and I’m part of the Mexico Team at Preemptive Love. We’re currently based in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua; a border city across from El Paso, TX.

I’ve worked with Mexican Consulates in the US and with humanitarian organizations for the past 7 years. I’m looking forward to connecting & collaborating with everyone here.

Thomas Kangah is a Sustainable Development Goal advocate in Africa and digital health innovation promoter. Thomas Kangah | LinkedIn

Hi everyone, very happy to discover this space.

I am from Israel and the UK.

I am a musician and have been actively involved in peace building and social cohesion for the past 25 years.

I co-founded the first Palestinian (from Gaza) Israeli band in 1998 and have worked in social cohesion and peace projects internationally since then.

As a musician I recognised many years ago that music and active engagement with music is a powerful tool to create safe spaces for communication and mutual respect.

Science has empirically proven that we are all musical humans.

The problem I faced was how to make it possible for all people to easily access making music without knowing how to play an instrument or feel confident to sing.

We created MindHarp a web based platform that allows anyone to immediately engage actively with music, as individuals or as a group. I use this tool all time and have seen some amazing outcomes.

Anyone can use this tool and it is FREE on our website

http://www.mindharp.world

We are happy to support anyone in multiple ways to include this musical tool within your peace building efforts.

Anyone can facilitate and work with MindHarp

Really looking forward to learning from this group moving forward

Mark

Hi

I posted as anonymous

Not on purpose, but can’t find where to add my name!! Lol’s

So my name is Mark Smulian

And hopefully with a bit of digging I will see how to get my name in the chat correctly

Only good stuff to all

Greetings, Peaceseeking colleagues,
I am pastor (PC(USA), engaged in congregational ministry, working through peacemaking approaches, responding to the Charter for Compassion, and committed to working locally and globally on reconciliation with justice. In my work and study in conflict transformation, the search led me to Connex and its connected communities of caring.
Grateful to participate,
William
Rev. Dr. William Huston Wilkinson
Center for the Welcoming Way

In m Sheila joining from Indiana I heard about this from a family friend

bonjour, je m’appelle Mahamat hamza khalil adam, je suis du Tchad et je suis spécialiste en sécurité internationale, défense et coopération africaine. Je travailles dans la consolidation de la paix, le nexus changement climatique, conflits et changement climatique, paix et sécurité dans la région sahélienne. J’ai découvert cennexUs et je suis vraiment ravi de partager ensemble nos expériences dans ces domaines.

Hi everyone,

I am Marie Sender, I have been working in the peace field for the last 5 years. I did my M.A in International Peace Studies at the UN University for Peace, worked on EU or national inclusion programs and cultural mediation in South Italy with asylum seekers/refugees and am now a PhD researcher at Trinity College focusing on the inclusion of digital tools in peace mediation.

I am in the first phase of my PhD and would love to ground it in reality with a case study so if you are using digital tools in your mediation or has suggestions about peace mediation unit how are using them I can contact, please don’t hesitate to comment 🙂

Eager to collaborate further with you all !

أنا عبدالرزاق العزعزي، صحفي يمني، مدير ومؤسس المنظمة الإلكترونية للإعلام الإنساني، ناشط في بناء السلام. أعمل منذ العام 2007 على مناصرة قضايا الأقليات الدينية، وتعزيز الحرية الدينية في اليمن، وحتى العام 2020 قمت بتأسيس المنظمة لتكون مبرًا لبناء ثقافة السلام بين المكونات المجتمعية المختلفة، وقد قمنا بتنظيم دورات للصحفيين في مجال تعزيز الحرية الدينية، كما قمنا بإطلاق مبادرة لإثراء محتوى التعايش بين أتباع الديان، تعتمد على معايير جوجل من أجل تصدّر نتائج المتصفح وإزاحة المحتوى السلبي الذي يتعامل مع الآخر من منظور أحادي ووفق ثقافة الإقصاء والذمية.

حاليا نقوم بكتابة قصص عن حكايا المجتمعات التي تدخل في صراعات مع بعضها بسبب خطابات كراهية قائمة على أساس ديني، أنتجنا قصة 6 مجتمعات، ولدينا تصور لكتابة 100 قصة في العام 2025.

أشارك معكم من أجل الاستفادة من تجاربكم في بلدانكم، من أجل صناعة مستقبل أكثر تقبّلا وتعايشًا مع بعضه.

Je suis Jean KABALA
Je suis à Kindu dans la province du MANIEMA en République démocratique du Congo. J’ai trouvé l’information de de cette plateforme dans une application qui a utilisé votre référence dans sa publication. Je voudrais approfondir mes connaissances dans la communication liée à la santé publique.
Merci