Maguindanaon Development Foundation, Inc (MDFI) led the Community Peace Symposium with a theme: Sustaining the gains of Peace through Strengthening Peaceful Communities held at Barangay gymnasium of Baluntay, Alabel, Sarangani on July 31, 2023.

The community activity was participated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, LGU, academe, Moro and IP leaders, women, youth, and religious leaders. In partnership with the Sulong Kapayapaan: Kalinaw and Madaris project under the Office of the Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, the two-year program is funded by the Global Community Engagement and resiliency Fund (GCERF) which aims to contribute to the improvement of peace and security, tolerance and respect for the diversity of Tri-People.  

Moreover, activities set to be implemented include the conduct of capacity building training, focused-group discussions; support and review of madaris curriculum, inter-cultural exchanges among the youth, peer education, counseling activities, among others.

The ProPeace Project is being led by the Mahintana Foundation, Inc. (MFI) in partnership with the OND HESED Foundation Inc. (OHFI), MaguindanaoN Development Foundation, Inc. (MDFI), Tribal Leaders Development Foundation, Inc. (TLDFI), and Kasilak Development Foundation, Inc.

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