I was there the day after it happened. They were still digging up the bodies of the 57 people who were tortured and murdered in the Municipality of Ampatuan, Province of Maguindanao, in the southern island of the Philippines called Mindanao. Scared. Angry. Frustrated. Such mixed feelings brought me to my knees in prayer. That …
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Justice and peace are major aspects of the character of YHWH–the God of Israel. In the Tanak (Old Testament), YHWH implemented Divine Discipline among all nations. Blessings to those who obey God’s justice and peace. Curses to those who violated God’s justice and peace, including Israel. I believe in the statement in Genesis 12:1-3: “And I …
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The Virginia Mennonite Missions invited us to share Peace and Reconciliation (PAR) stories from Mindanao. Our initial speaking engagement was before the student body and faculty of the Seminary at Eastern Mennonite University. The focus of our sharing was on the theological framework used by PeaceBuilders Community, Inc. (PBCI) in advancing a biblical peacemaking ministry …
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The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) invited Dann to present some facts about human trafficking in Mindanao. With the help of our research team and some of our connections with the military, we were able to gather the following: Of the 1,000,000 college graduates annually, only 5-10% are employed in jobs consistent to their …
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The Mennonite European Regional Conference (MERC) invited us to share the story of PeaceBuilders Community, Inc. (PBCI) during the evening plenary session of their 2012 General Assembly in Sumiswald, Switzerland last May 18, 2012. Around 800 people gathered together representing the various Anabaptist churches and agencies throughout Europe. A few days earlier, we attended the …
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We support the perspective of our fellow Mennonite workers in Uganda regarding the Kony 2012 campaign. Kony 2012 campaign is an instant global, online success. Many people who are supporting it are well-meaning and may really be seeking for justice. We’re also struggling with injustice and violence in the Philippines so it’s important to learn …
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On February 19-29, the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) conducted the Asia Anabaptist Diakonia Conference in Central Java, Indonesia. The participants came from Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia (Central Java and Papua), South Korea, India, China, Japan, and Nepal. Peacebuilders Community, Inc. (PBCI), Coffee for Peace, Inc. (CFPI), and the Integrated Mennontie Church (IMC) represented the Philippines. Each …
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Honours and distinctions we received for excellence and impact
