Farewell Message from Fred Goddard
“La paz no es solamente la ausencia de la guerra, sino, es la solidaridad entre los hermanos y las hermanas.”
Graffiti on a wall in Bolivia
I remember seeing the above quote many years ago, long before I joined MPI. It states that peace is not just the absence of war, rather, it is solidarity between brothers and sisters. This has been a guiding message for me as I have tried to be in solidarity...
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CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Centre for Peace Praxis
MPI congratulates CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in Bangalore, India, for inaugurating the Centre for Peace Praxis on 16 August 2023. The event was attended by 265 participants, including faculty, students, and special guests. The establishment of the center was made possible by the efforts and initiative of MPI alumnus and facilitator Dr. MM “PK” Padmakumar with the support of Vice Chancellor Dr. Fr. Jose CC and some faculty members of the university.
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- CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Centre for Peace Praxis 06 September 2023
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- MPI returns with face-to-face courses for its 21st Annual Training 27 February 2023
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- Finding a place at the table: Peacebuilders' exchanging stories 27 February 2023
Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer to Receive the 41st Niwano Peace Prize
MPI extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer who will be awarded the 41st Niwano Peace Prize!
As a Palestinian-American scholar and peace activist, Prof. Abu-Nimer epitomizes resilience and compassion in his lifelong pursuit of peace and interfaith dialogue. From conflict zones in Sri Lanka and the Gaza Strip to regions affected by ISIS insurgency, his unwavering dedication to reconciliation and nonviolence has brought hope to communities torn apart by violence. His legacy serves as a beacon of guidance, emphasizing the transformative power of dialogue and understanding...
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- Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer to Receive the 41st Niwano Peace Prize 29 February 2024
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Celebrating 20 Years of Peacebuilding
It is now 2020, and the world is still struggling to achieve peace. But, a small yet committed and dedicated group of peacebuilders envisions having just and peaceful communities in Asia-Pacific and beyond. For two decades, the Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute (MPI) from Davao City, Mindanao—their island home in the Philippines—has been gathering together peacebuilders from all corners of the globe. MPI does this so that these peacebuilders can become empowered as catalysts, bringing about positive change and social transformation in their communities. Today, MPI stands fast in creating safe spaces for mutual learning and exchange, opening more and more hearts and minds to the possibility of peace in our lifetime throughout the world.