Tag: Malipayon Peace Hub
Last 15-20 November 2024, Rev. Norman Dyck led a Mennonite delegation on a Partnership Appreciation Tour in Mindanao. The tour featured a series of impactful activities aimed at strengthening relationships and celebrating shared commitments to peacebuilding. Our itinerary: (a) dedication of the Malipayon Peace Hub in Davao del Sur, led by Bagobo Tagabawa and Talaandig tribal elders; (b) Sunday worship service at Managa Alliance Church; (c) reflective visit to the Bagobo Tagabawa Peace Shrine; (d) learning tour of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government center; (e) dialogue with the commander and leaders of Camp Darapanan, headquarters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF); and finally, (f) bonding with the Baraguir Clan of the Maguindanao Sultanate. This Partnership Appreciation Tour deepened companionships and highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing peace, justice, and reconciliation in Mindanao, Philippines.
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Permanent link to this article: https://waves.ca/2024/11/22/canadian-mennonite-delegation-joins-mindanao-peace-workers-to-strengthen-partnerships/
As an intern, one of my responsibilities is to regularly read and reflect on various books and informative pieces. Recently, I read “How To Manage a Business that Does Good.” This activity is crucial because it broadens my understanding of key concepts related to social enterprises, peacebuilding, and the sociopolitical context in the Philippines. Reflecting on these readings helps me contemplate new ideas, challenge existing beliefs, and critically assess what I’m learning. This ongoing process of reading and reflection will work in tandem with my fieldwork. As I apply what I’ve learned in real-world settings, my perspective will be further enriched. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience will enhance my ability to contribute effectively to the projects I am involved in. Over the course of the year, this integrated approach will help me expand my worldview, making me a more informed and empathetic participant in the field of social enterprises and peacebuilding.
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Permanent link to this article: https://waves.ca/2024/06/10/learning-the-theory-praxis-of-social-enterprise-as-part-of-my-internship-in-the-philippines/
Last Wednesday, 05 October, our team visited the Malipayon Peace Hub construction site for an exciting update! The owner of the 3A Modular PreFab, the company entrusted with this project, joined us to provide a comprehensive technical overview of the construction’s current status. We are thrilled to report that the progress is right on target and is comfortably staying within the allocated budget. This inspiring journey of building a hub dedicated to justice-based peacebuilding and reconciliation is progressing smoothly, thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, especially our Ministry Support Network at Mennonite Church Canada.
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Permanent link to this article: https://waves.ca/2023/10/05/the-malipayon-peace-hub-construction-is-on-target-and-within-budget/
The Kapeyapaan Farmers Association (KFA) founding leaders in Barangay Alegre, Bansalan are on their 5th month of training. The participants had their coffee cupping and tasting last 16-17 of June 2021 to wrap up their Coffee Quality training. They also had strategic planning for building their association.
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Permanent link to this article: https://waves.ca/2021/06/18/kfa-founding-leaders-experience-basic-coffee-cupping-and-tasting/
The Director of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in Region XI (TESDA XI) laid down the requirements and processes towards the government’s accreditation of our farmers’ training programs. While firmly standing on our Peace and Reconciliation (PAR) Principles and Practices, we will seek to comply with all the requirements and procedures placed before us. We feel this is necessary to avoid being misinterpreted by the government as they look at peace and justice advocacies from the lenses of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
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Permanent link to this article: https://waves.ca/2020/09/28/were-in-dialogue-with-the-government-about-our-par-framed-farmers-training-programs/
