Common Bond Institute

Builds local capacity for conflict transformation and social healing through compassion-based community engagement

Primary audience
Communities
Work area
Peacebuilding
Topic
Conflict Resolution
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About Organization

Common Bond Institute cultivates peace consciousness and conflict resolution skills within communities. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, the organization works to strengthen societies' ability to meet core human needs, transform conflicts, and build mechanisms for self-determination and human dignity across cultural and ideological differences.

What They Focus On

Conflict Transformation

Equips communities with skills to effectively resolve disputes and transform conflicts through compassionate, holistic approaches to social healing

Cross-Cultural Engagement

Facilitates dialogue across ideological and cultural differences to build understanding and counter despair and radical extremism

Community Empowerment

Builds local capacity for self-determination, enabling societies to meet core human needs and strengthen dignity across generations

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Community Needs

    Identify core human needs and conflict dynamics within communities seeking social healing and transformation

  • 02

    Build Local Capacity

    Train community members in compassion-based conflict resolution and cross-cultural dialogue facilitation techniques

  • 03

    Facilitate Dialogue

    Create structured spaces for engagement across differences to address despair and prevent radical extremism

  • 04

    Strengthen Self-Determination

    Support communities in developing holistic mechanisms for sustained peace, dignity, and intergenerational well-being

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Common Bond Institute

Conflict Transformation Training

Develops community capacity to resolve disputes and transform conflicts through holistic, compassionate approaches to social healing

Cross-Cultural Dialogue Facilitation

Creates spaces for engagement across differences to build understanding and address root causes of extremism and despair

Community Capacity Building

Strengthens local organizations and leaders to address hardship through self-determined, dignity-centered mechanisms for social change

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Common Bond Institute.

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Contact

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Santa Barbara, CA