Partners in the Philippines

Ecosystems Works for Essential Benefits, Inc.

Ecosystems Works for Essential Benefits, Inc. (EcoWEB) is a non-profit organization working on sustainable livelihoods, conflict transformation, environmental protection, climate justice and disaster risk reduction and the protection of the rights of the Internally Displaced Persons and Indigenous Peoples. EcoWEB is one of the accompanying NGOs (ANGOs) in the Resource-Based Conflict and Peacebuilding Training Program. EcoWEB has also facilitated field-based courses in MPI.

Mindanao Peaceweavers

Mindanao Peaceweavers (MPW) is a convergence of peace advocates in Mindanao. It was conceived during the “Peace in MindaNOW Conference” in Davao City in May 2003, and convened by seven peace groups that coalesced in the spirit of cooperation, complementation and concerted action towards a common advocacy peace platform. It currently represents the broadest network of peace constituency in Mindanao cutting across NGOs, academe, religious, human rights groups, peoples organizations and grassroots communities in advancing a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Mindanao. Since 2011, MPW has been partnering with MPI in organizing a special public forum during the Annual Peacebuilding Training.

Pikhumpongan Dlibon Subanen, Inc.

Pikhumpongan Dlibon Subanen, Inc. (PDSI) is based in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao. It is a network of Subanen women leaders which is one of the country's ethnic tribes. PDSI aims to strengthen the capacity of Subanen women in coping with their respective issues; provide support to improve their access to livelihood; and work for the preservation of customary laws and culture. Along with EcoWEB, PDSI is one of MPI's partners in the Resource-Based Conflict and Peacebuilding Training Program.