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Positive Engagements in Peacebuilding

In its 20th year, MPI has once again created a space where peacebuilders are meeting in mind, heart, and spirit to keep abreast of the challenges that the issues of peace and justice present. MPI's 2019 Annual Peacebuilding Training: Positive Engagements in Peacebuilding began on May 13 – 31, 2019, at Mergrande Ocean Resort, Davao City, Philippines.

While it is too late to apply for the training, you may still click here for more information about the training courses, the course fees, and the application process. Click on any of the images above to read more about a particular course. If you were not able to join us this yere, we hope you can join us next year.

Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute

A Resource for Peacebuilders in Asia

The Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute (MPI) is an Asian training institute grounded in the Mindanao, Philippines, context that provides a space for people of diverse backgrounds to gather together, share and learn in a safe environment where all viewpoints are encouraged and respected. MPI is a resource for peacebuilders: providing skills, conducting research and building solidarity within the Asia-Pacific Region.
MPI creates a space where peacebuilders meet in mind, heart and spirit to keep abreast of the challenges which the issues of peace and justice present. In a professional and personal way, MPI, through its programs, offers opportunities by which the journey of peace becomes real in the lives of peacebuilders and their communities.
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Learn more about MPI's Annual Peacebuilding Training. Check out our 2018 Annual Peacebuilding Training Report.
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Vision

Just and peaceful communities in Asia-Pacific.
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Mission

MPI seeks to deepen commitment to justice and peace; respect for human rights; and dialogue and solidarity among individuals, institutions, and communities.
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Goal

Individuals, institutions, and communities empowered as catalysts for peace and social transformation.
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Education, Training and Building Capacities of Individuals and their Institutions in the Field of Peacebuilding
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Refining Learning, Enhancing Knowledge, and Sharing Materials related to Peacebuilding
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Creating Space and Connecting People from Diverse Sectors to Build a Critical Mass of Peacebuilders to promote Justpeace

It has been almost two years since the Marawi siege when Philippine government forces first began their military assault on the city to root out the Dawlah Islamiya, popularly known as the Maute Group, who believed that promoting their vision of Islam required the use of violence. It took almost five months for the government to defeat the Maute Group and their allies. During the war, many civi...

Le Ngoc Bich Ly (second from the right in photo), originally from Vietnam, is a faculty member at Payap University’s Institute for Religion, Culture and Peace (ICP). Through various programs, the institute aims to raise awareness around global issues and promotes tolerance across faiths. Le is involved in developing programs as well as serving as a lecturer.

As a peace educator, she is responsible for offering courses such as Religion and Peacebuilding and Gender a...

Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima diocese, Nagaland laid the foundation stone for the Peace Center (A Centre for Education, Research and Community Action for Peace and peace studies) at St. Joseph Hr. Sec. School Campus Chumukedima, Nagaland on the 9th of March 2019. The historical event was witnessed by fathers, sisters, 120 catechists representing various local churches form the diocese, church, communit...

quote leftMPI helped me regain my identity as a peacebuilder – by truly embracing me, valuing me, and encouraging me. The entire MPI community re-generated my confidence to become a peacebuilder once again. Now the professional and personal growth I gained together with the MPI community is motivating me to the next way I can be of service to humanity.
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Jiro OkadaJiro Okada
Former Protection Officer, Nonviolent Peaceforce – South Sudan; Researcher; 2018 Participant; Japan
quote leftMPI 2017 has transformed my life. It was as though I had been through a healing process and found that which I was seeking inner peace. Thank you for creating a sacred and safe place for learning and sharing our experiences.quote right
Phebe GeorgePhebe George
Assistant Professor, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), 2017 Participant, India
quote leftI am grateful to MPI for inspiring me in my career as a peace and development worker. The training increased my knowledge and experiences in doing peace work in diversified cultural, religious and ethnic settings. To be a true peace worker, go to MPI!quote right
Joseph HowardJoseph Howard
Executive Director, Center for Justice and Peace Studies. 2015 participant, Monrovia, Liberia

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