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Positive Engagements in Peacebuilding

In its 20th year, MPI is once again prepared to create a space where peacebuilders will meet 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 will be held from May 13 – 31, 2019, at Mergrande Ocean Resort, Davao City, Philippines.

We are offering two new courses for MPI 2019: Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation for Peacebuilding Practitioners in Week 2 and Indigenous Peoples’ Culture-Based Conflict Resolution Practices: Its Potential Contribution to Mainstream Peacebuilding in the Philippines (Field-Based Course) in Week 3.

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.

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

As a young practitioner in the field of peacebuilding, I did not think mentorship was a role that I could possibly fill. I thought I only had to focus on gaining new knowledge and skills and applying them. But being part of MPI’s Grassroots Peacebuilding Mentors Training Progr...

 The Invitation (Up the Hills of Peace) is a book of poetry by MPI Alumnus Julius Nzang.

"Most of the poems in this collection ...

Fr. C.P. Anto, the founder-director of Peace Channel, while addressing the induction of the new peace club members of Assisi Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur Nagaland, on 18th of Feb 2019, said that “peace education in the educational institutions can end all forms of violence in the families, schools and communities.” He also stressed on the importance of peace education in the multi-cultural, religious and linguistic commu...

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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