Using the three cities of Mostar, Mitrovica and Nicosia as an example, the authors try to demonstrate how with the help of civil society organisations the physical division of urban spaces which was caused by conflicts can be countered. Meeting places, which were created by non-governmental organisations can become a focal point in order to facilitate a rapprochement. The examples in this report can serve as a model for similar, future projects in other regions of the world and show that the work of civil society groups is crucial in a process of rapprochement.