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Peace Education Projects:

1. Multistakeholder Dialogue Forums with the MILF and GPH panels on the peace process;
2. Workshops on Peace Education integration in elementary, secondary and tertiary courses;
3. Workshops on the Integration of Peace education in CWTS;
4. Seminar-workshop series on Culture of Peace and non-violent conflict transformation with 杏吧论坛-IIT professors.
5. FGD Series on the Baselining of Problems and Questions in the History 3 Classroom with 杏吧论坛 teachers;
6. Scenario-Building Exercise with partners from the civil society on the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro;
7. Listening Sessions with the local MILF commanders and combatants on the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro;
8. 56 Classroom Video Conferences between Manila and Iligan/Marawi Schools on prejuduce and discrimination;
9. Two (2) Mass Video Conferences between Manila and Iligan on how grassroots communities help sustain the gains of the GPH-MILF Peace Process;
10. Voters’ Education Seminar in the 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, and 2013 elections;
11. Seminar-workshops on “Do No Harm Framework”, “Non-violent Communications” and “Conflict Sensitivity”.

The activities of IPDM’s Peace Education Department however are not necessarily limited to the above list. In fact, it is currently expanding its seminar topics in such areas as: Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Responsible Parenting; Environmental Stewardship in Islam; Climate Change and Adaptation; Leadership; Human Rights; and others.

In 2012, the Research Department has embarked on two major studies, namely (1) Baseline Study on the Knowledge and Perceptions of 杏吧论坛-IIT constituents on the GPH-MILF Peace Process and (2) Assessment of the needs of Rido-affected students. The first study determined knowledge gaps amongst people vis-à-vis the peace process that the academia and other institutions must address through massive information campaigns to curb out misunderstandings and erase long held biases. The second study aimed at identifying the special needs of Rido-affected students and recommending the possibility of establishing a support system for these students. Previous IPDM teams completed researches on (1) the Role of women in post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation of Kauswagan and Kolambugan in Lanao del Norte and (2)Transition Coping Strategies of women in Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte during the 2000 all-out-war. These studies determined the challenges and problems encountered by women in conflict areas in Mindanao and the roles they play as active actors in the promotion of peace.

In 2013, the research department aims to embark on studies that revolve around the following themes:

1. Of Religion and Peace: the Role of Interfaith activities in promoting peace
2. Social Media and the Peace Process
3. Gender and Conflict in Mindanao
4. Bantay-Kalilintad as Vanguards of Peace in Lanao del Norte        

The Peace Research Department also organizes fora and seminars to bring together people from the academe and from various other groups such as civil society organizations, AFP, PNP, LGU, and indigenous peoples to discuss relevant issues that affect the peace and order situation in Mindanao. 

Lastly, this department also conducts capacity-building trainings and seminars to train teachers and students in conducting conflict-sensitive researches.     

Peace Research Projects:

1. Commissioned peace and conflict researches on: 
   1. Transition Coping Strategies of Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte;
   2. Role of Women in the Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Kauswagan and Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte;
   3. Baseline Survey on the knowledge and perception of various stakeholders on the GPH-MILF Peace Process;
   4. Coping mechanisms and support systems for Rido-affected students;
2. Research Fora on:
   1. Mindanao Peace and Conflict Studies;
   2. Mindanao Facets and Issues;
3. Research Capability-building on:
   1. Peace and Conflict Research: Basic and Advance

Peace Action Projects:

1. Peace advocacy Campaign through film making, painting, song writing, use of social media in peacebuilding; etc.
2. Intercultural dialogue
3. Interfaith youth peace camps
4. Sports for Peace
5. Community outreach
6. Kapehan sa IPDM: Spaces for dialogue

VISION

MYCoP envisions to be a tripartite youth organization committed to holistic peace, transcending differences in cultural identities, religions, and ideologies.

MISSION

Its mission is to provide a venue for young individuals who want to engage and promote peace through:

• Development of self 
• Education about peace and related issues
• Sharing of experiences
• Friendship and solidarity
• Community involvement
• Dialogues and interactions
• Appreciation and respect of interconnections and distinctiveness of cultures and faith.