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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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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

Learnings and Reflections from MPI’s Research, Documentation, and Learning Team’s Trip to Indonesia In June 2022, Anna Loren Gingco and Marlies Roth of MPI’s Research, Documentation, and Learning (RDL) team went to Indonesia to strengthen and broaden the MPI alumni network there. Two major events served this purpose: the LPI-MPI Joint Peacebuilding Training in Bali, Indonesia, and two MPI Indones...

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 ...

We are sharing this letter here from the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society (CBCS) to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) because of its particular interest to our alumni in Mindanao and the Philippines and for all our alumni to see what is required for a transition from an armed conflict to peacefully resolved conditions. We especially encourage you to read the 12-point appeal that highlights the conditions for positive peace. Dear Esteemed Brothers and Sisters in the BTA, Peace and Blessings of God be upon you. Alhamdullilah! We are indeed happier to see the top leader...
The knowledge and skills that were taught to me were really useful in helping me comprehend diverse dimensions of peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
Cornelius Selan
Cornelius Selan
Coordinator of Monitoring and Evaluation, Institute for Interfaith Dialogue in Indonesia
The online training gave me the opportunity to share my understanding with a specialized facilitator and co-participants and enhanced my knowledge of the different perspectives of monitoring and evaluation.
Netai Singha
Netai Singha
Field Supervisor, West Bengal Voluntary Health Association, India
The experience of being at MPI with other peacemakers from all over the world was very inspiring and very powerful.
Ashwena Apao
Ashwena Apao
Missionary Sisters of St. Columban, Philippines
It was a great opportunity for me to participate in MPI’s 2019 Annual Peacebuilding Training, which really reflected its title of Positive Engagements in Peacebuilding.
Mustafa Ghashim
Mustafa Ghashim
Project Coordinator/Facilitator, DARB, Syria/Turkey
MPI gave us the space and confidence to speak up and freely share our opinion and perception. It made me realize that peacebuilding is a question of attitude and communication we all share irrespective of our background and culture.
Beate Hahn
Beate Hahn
Program Manager Personnel Services South East Asia & Pacific, Bread for the World – Protestant Agency for Diakonia and Development, Germany
The experiential and practical learning methods introduced by the MPI facilitators were overwhelmingly outstanding.
Hegstad Koga
Hegstad Koga
Chief Monitoring and Evaluation, Officer Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Solomon Islands
Based on the inputs I received, I was able to conduct workshops for students. My senior colleagues and I are also working to establish a Centre for Peace in our Institution.
Krishnamohan Vijayalakshmi
Krishnamohan Vijayalakshmi
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Stella Maris College, India
The training did not only raise the concepts for discussions, but also drew from the practical experiences of practitioners from around the region so we could learn and apply them in our context.
Chandara Phann
Chandara Phann
Project Officer, Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e.V.|Forum Civil Peace Service, Cambodia
This experience kept expanding my horizon on how to engage with people based on the dynamics of religion and culture.
Anielle Santoso
Anielle Santoso
Indonesia
MPI has the best trainers who bring their life experiences in peacebuilding and relate their experiences to each session they facilitate.
Juliana Yonzon
Juliana Yonzon
Program Coordinator, Mennonite Central Committee, Nepal
MPI is a truly inspirational place that really lives by what it teaches: where the principles of respect, of peace, truth, mercy, and justice can grow and where difficult conversations can be had in a safe environment.
Joan McGregor
Joan McGregor
MPI Facilitator, South Africa

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