Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute (MPI) is a resource for peacebuilders in Asia. It is a training institute grounded in Mindanao, Philippines, which 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 to peace becomes real in the lives of peacebuilders and their communities.
Its vision is the achievement of just and peaceful communities in Asia-Pacific. Its mission is to deepen commitment to justice and peace, strengthen respect for human rights, increase dialogue and solidarity among individuals, institutions, and communities. It aims to empower individuals, institutions and communities to become catalysts for peace and social transformation.
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- To educate, train, and build the capacities of individuals and their institutions in the field of peacebuilding.
- To refine learning, enhance knowledge, and share materials related to peacebuilding.
- To connect people from diverse sectors to build a critical mass of peacebuilders to promote just peace.
