Applications are Open
MPI 2023 Annual Peacebuilding Training
Forging the Path Towards Peace: The Journey Continues
May 15 – June 2, 2023
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.
Please support MPI's effort to build the capacity of grassroots peacebuilders and to work toward peace in the world! Your support helps MPI to give scholarships to those who would otherwise not be able to attend our trainings.
For our alumni, we know it is not always easy to make a donation. However, there are many other ways to support MPI. Fill out the engagement survey to let us know how you would like to be involved.
Vision
Just and peaceful communities in Asia-Pacific.
Mission
MPI seeks to deepen commitment to justice and peace; respect for human rights; and dialogue and solidarity among individuals, institutions, and communities.
Goal
Individuals, institutions, and communities empowered as catalysts for peace and social transformation.
Education, Training and Building Capacities of Individuals and their Institutions in the Field of Peacebuilding
Refining Learning, Enhancing Knowledge, and Sharing Materials related to Peacebuilding
Creating Space and Connecting People from Diverse Sectors to Build a Critical Mass of Peacebuilders to promote justpeace
Call for MPI 2023 Secretariat Volunteers
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
The Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute (MPI) is now looking for volunteers to staff its Secretariat for its 2023 Annual Peacebuilding Training that will be held from May 15 to June 2, 2023, at Mergrande Ocean Resort, Bago Aplaya, Talomo District, Davao City, Philippines.
As members of the Secretariat team, it is hoped that the volunteers will enhance thei...
Read More
Peacebuilding Work In The Time of Elections
Elections are one of the key elements of democracy. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights ensures the fundamental right of every citizen in democratic nations to take part in the government of his or her country through transparent and open elections.1 However, peacebuilders continue to face the challenge of ensuring and guarding the integrity of elections through people’s participation, especially in ethnically plural societies. In the Philippines, the International Observer Mission reported that the 2022 presidential elections “were ...
Read More
NEISSR (Peace Centre) Commemorates World Science Day for Peace and Development
On 10th November, 2022 on the occasion of World Science Day for Peace and Development, peer mediation camapign was launched at Peace Centre (North East Institute of Social Sciences & Research) Chümoukedima, Nagaland.
Addressing the students and faculty, Dr. Fr. C.P. Anto Paul, Principal, NEISSR emphasized on the need of peer mediation among the youths especially college students as it will help to address individual, classroom, as well as institutional issues. In Peer Mediation, the volunteers are trained to become peer mediators who resolve these issues/ conflict at individual, group, in...
Read More
Cornelius Selan
Coordinator of Monitoring and Evaluation, Institute for Interfaith Dialogue in Indonesia
Netai Singha
Field Supervisor, West Bengal Voluntary Health Association, India
Ashwena Apao
Missionary Sisters of St. Columban, Philippines
Mustafa Ghashim
Project Coordinator/Facilitator, DARB, Syria/Turkey
Beate Hahn
Program Manager Personnel Services South East Asia & Pacific, Bread for the World – Protestant Agency for Diakonia and Development, Germany
Hegstad Koga
Chief Monitoring and Evaluation, Officer Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Solomon Islands
Krishnamohan Vijayalakshmi
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Stella Maris College, India
Chandara Phann
Project Officer, Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e.V.|Forum Civil Peace Service, Cambodia
Anielle Santoso
Indonesia
Juliana Yonzon
Program Coordinator, Mennonite Central Committee, Nepal
Joan McGregor
MPI Facilitator, South Africa
Upcoming Events
View upcoming MPI and MPI network events.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Subscribe to our occasional newsletter to receive news about MPI and our upcoming trainings.
Peacebuilding Resources
Downloadable documents.
Links of Interest
Links of Interest to Peacebuilders to other websites and online resources.
MPI Library
An online listing of books and other publications available at the MPI office or for downloading.