Dialogues
Governance

The Path to Peace: Who Holds the Keys?

Exploring Afghanistan's Fragile Path to Peace: A Struggle for Inclusivity and Stability Post-Taliban Takeover

Economy
Dialogues

Bat-And-Ball For Peace

More than just sports: cricket in Afghanistan became a beacon of hope, but hurdles exist, especially for females players

Dialogues
Economy
Justice

From Past to Future

Political reforms in Lebanon: without accountability, a future is unthinkable. "It's the most important missing component in the country for years"

Justice
Economy

Ways Around Taliban's School Ban for Girls

Since the Taliban ended schooling for girls over the age of 12 in December 2021, communities have tried to work around the restrictions by opening up informal schools and training centres around the country.

Justice
Economy

Activists fight to keep the dialogue

Two adjoining neighborhoods: Ain el-Remmaneh, predominantly Christian, and Chiyah, predominantly Muslim. 

Peace Through Dialogues, Journalism, Capacity-Building & Data

We aim to transform conflict zones into hubs of understanding and inspiration. We use futures-thinking dialogues, constructive journalism, capacity-building and data-driven insights to empower peacebuilders and bridge divides.
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Our Unique Approach

At the What If, peacebuilding is an integrated venture which empowers communities to change narratives.

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Bridging Divides Through Futures-Thinking Dialogues

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What makes The What If different from other media or peacebuilding organizations?

The What If is unique in addressing the challenge of changing the narratives of conflict-affected countries through a comprehensive approach. We focus on understanding and highlighting nuanced perspectives, steering away from the extremes, and bringing people together to explore solutions to the challenges communities face. We focus not only on deeply understanding the present but also on imagining and planning for a better, shared future.

How does The What If work with local communities in conflict zones?

Conflict zones are often portrayed in traditional media as war-torn areas dominated by extremist narratives vying for prominence. However, anyone who has lived in a conflict zone knows the reality is far more nuanced and complex. Local civil societies are often incredibly active in creating alternative narratives, yet these stories rarely make it to the global stage. At The What If, we aim to amplify these nuanced, locally informed narratives to highlight possible solutions and foster better coexistence.

Why does The What If focus on conflict zones?

Conflict zones are often portrayed in traditional media as war-torn areas dominated by extremist narratives vying for prominence. However, anyone who has lived in a conflict zone knows the reality is far more nuanced and complex. Local civil societies are often incredibly active in creating alternative narratives, yet these stories rarely make it to the global stage. At The What If, we aim to amplify these nuanced, locally informed narratives to highlight possible solutions and foster better coexistence.

What is the what if, and how does it contribute to solving conflicts?

The What If is a platform dedicated to transforming conflict zones into hubs of understanding and inspiration. We empower peacebuilders and local communities to bridge divides through inclusive conversations, by innovating in Futures-Thinking Dialogues, Constructive Journalism, and Capacity Building, with an integrated Data-Driven approach. By amplifying local voices and connecting them with global decision-makers, we aim to create pathways for sustainable peace.