Pangkapayapaang Adhikaing Kusang-dangal, Aksyong Tagapamagitan (PAKAT -Nonviolent Peaceful Initiatives, Volunteer Actions for Mediation)is the Nonviolent Peaceforce Mindanao Working group. The individual members come from various peace organizations and networks, both local & international, who have agreed to help explore Civil Society-led Third Party Nonviolent Intervention (TPNI), in support of the Mindanao Ceasefire between the GRP & the MILF.
Founded on March 12, 2003, the ICCN promotes active and creative nonviolence as a way of life and pursues third-party nonviolent intervention(TPNI), including interpositioning, as a concrete strategy in resolving armed conflicts.
The Mindanao Peaceweavers is a broad coalition of key networks of peace advocates, grassroots leaders, humanitarian groups and NGOs based in Mindanao and Manila that was formed from the �Peace in MindaNOW� conference held in May 2003 in Davao City. The coalition seeks to promote peoples participation in the peace process, consensus building, joint campaigns, dialogue and lobby for peace and development in Mindanao. It is comprised of the Mindanao Peoples Caucus, the Agong Network, the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society, the Mindanao Solidarity Network (NCR), Mindanao Peoples Peace Movement, the Mindanao Peace Advocates Conference, and Peace Advocates Zambonga. Its secretariat is the Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID).
The International Initiatives for Dialogue envisions a world where peace, justice, freedom and democracy reign. Where nations and peoples are sovereign but interdependent, their interactions guided by the ethics and principles of equality, respect and self-determination. Where peoples have become truly independent. Where there is a new global order characterized by democracy, equality, justice and humane living.
Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States. Its mission is to assist the poor and disadvantaged, leveraging the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to alleviate human suffering, promote development of all people and to foster charity and justice throughout the world.
Working through local offices and an extensive network of partners, CRS operates on 5 continents and in over 90 countries. CRS aids the poor by first providing direct assistance where needed, then encouraging these people to help with their own development. Together, this fosters secure, productive, just communities that enable people to realize their potential.
CRS' Peace and Reconciliation program promotes tolerance and understanding among Christians, Muslims, and Lumads (Indigenous Peoples) in the Mindanao region. Program activities include support to inter-religious dialogue between Christian and Muslim religious leaders and peace education workshops.
Through innovative peacebuilding programs such as the annual Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute in The Philippines, CRS is addressing the cultural and religious divisions that prohibit growth and destabilize lives.
The Republic of the Philippines was recognized by Finland in August 22, 1946
The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in July 14, 1955
The Embassy of Finland in Manila was opened in 1980.
Year 2005 Finland will celebrate its diplomatic relations of 50 years with the Philippines.
InWEnt-Manila is the regional coordinating office of InWEnt - Germany. InWEnt � Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gemeinn�tzige GmbH (Capacity Building International, Germany) is an organization for international human resources development, advanced training and dialogue. It was established through a merger of Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e.V. (CDG) and the German Foundation for International Development (DSE).
The InWEnt Manila office is responsible for InWEnt activities in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. With the opening of InWEnt's new office in Hanoi / Vietnam, responsibilities for the three countries Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia will gradually be handed over to the new office.
DED is the development service of the Federal Republic of Germany for personnel cooperation. DED supports local partners by making available committed expatriate personnel, but do not plan and implement their own projects.
DED was founded in 1963. Presently, it is active in 45 developing countries worldwide with almost 1,000 professionals. DED started working in the Philippines in 1991. About 35 European professionals are currently assigned in the Philippines. DED's main areas of activity are the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
DED is committed to: (1) Sustainable land use and resource management; (2)Integrated coastal zone management; (3) Economic and employment promotion; and (4)Civil conflict transformation.
Aside from personnel support, we operate a small funding facility in support of local NGOs and People's Organizations.
Founded in 1988, the Notre Dame University Peace Education Center of the Philippines works to manifest the vision-mission of the University: "NDU is a community of living witnesses to the (Gospel) Values through Teaching, Research and Extension services. (It) is a center of meeting and dialogue between science and faith, culture and life, culture and faith."
Its initial activity was to create a group of teachers and administrators who studied together to serve as animators infusing the modules and practices within the NDU community with Peace ideas and values. The University is the main nodal center in Peace and Development studies in Mindanao. It grants degrees (MA, Ph.D, Ed.D) in Peace and Development.
The OPAPP was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 3, signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on February 28, 2001. EO No. 3 laid the framework for the implementation, coordination, monitoring and integration of all government peace initiatives and the participation of civil society in the pursuit of a just and lasting peace in the country. Under the said EO, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) shall ensure that this peace agenda of Government is successfully pursued.
The OPASC was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 78, signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 7, 2002. The OPASC is tasked to address and attend to certain concerns of the government relative to political stability and social and economic development.
The UNESCO Club of Metro Manila aims to encourage the youth of the Philippines to participate in public issues through deliberation on social issues, and by proposing suggestions to decision-makers in their regions and local communities. It also aims, through discussing different issues and organizing seminars, discussion groups, and events, to emphasize youth responsibilities towards their community and future. The activities of the club are mainly targeted to university students, young community leaders and young professionals. Currently, the club is active in organizing, in collaboration with the United Nations, UNESCO, other NGOs (local and international), activities in cultural awareness, science and environment, education, peace studies and humanities, world heritage, international intellectual exchanges, the United Nations system, international youth policy studies and exchanges. The Club coordinates directly to the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines and the United Nations Information Centre for projects and organizational matters.
Youth without Barriers, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization, which is established to consolidate various efforts as regards youth empowerment and eventually build a STRONG Network of youth groups, organizations and individuals that will break down barriers in society and make real and substantial change.
Meanwhile, sharing the common dream of a Youth without Barriers, two young leaders of our society conceptualized of putting up a movement that will encourage the youth to play an active role in promoting social cohesion and in strengthening civil society. Said movement will work on the principle of co-management in order to carry out an effective campaign with governments, the private sector and other non-governmental organizations.
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