Community members gather for a “Kanduri” or feast during the inauguration of the newly rebuilt Maahad Nurul Huda Dimalna Al-Islamiyah in Sandor, Baloi, Lanao del Norte on October 5, 2025…

Continue ReadingRebuilding Hope: How a 55-Year-Old Madrasah Rose Again Through Empowerment and Faith

Rebuilding Hope: How a 55-Year-Old Madrasah Rose Again Through Empowerment and Faith

Mahid Daluma, administrator of Madrasah Al-Hidaya Magnao Al-Islamiyah Inc., participates in a capacity-building workshop under the Madaris for Peace and Resilience (MPR) Project implemented by ECOWEB with support from GCERF.…

Continue ReadingFrom Humble Beginnings to Recognized Leadership: The Journey of Madrasah Al-Hidaya Magnao Al-Islamiyah Inc.

From Humble Beginnings to Recognized Leadership: The Journey of Madrasah Al-Hidaya Magnao Al-Islamiyah Inc.

Teachers from across Munai pour their creativity into crafting simple yet meaningful teaching materials—proving that with passion and purpose, learning can flourish even with the humblest tools. “In Islam, when…

Continue ReadingPassing the Torch: Munai’s Madaris Unite for Education and Peace

Passing the Torch: Munai’s Madaris Unite for Education and Peace

Nhorlainie Adiong, the Haresa Women’s Sector Association’s treasurer and business manager, carefully beads fabric for their handcrafted abayas—a labor of love that supports both her family and their madrasah community.…

Continue ReadingStitching Dreams, Strengthening Faith: The Story of Haresa Women’s Sector Association

Stitching Dreams, Strengthening Faith: The Story of Haresa Women’s Sector Association

LGU officials and stakeholders of Kolambugan partake in a ceremonial releasing of doves and balloons as a plea for peace and to commemorate the tragic events of August 2008. Early…

Continue ReadingKanduri sa Kalinaw: A Feast of Peace in a Town Scarred by War

Kanduri sa Kalinaw: A Feast of Peace in a Town Scarred by War

“I read some provisions and discuss it with friends.” Above is the self-description of 36.07% of peace advocates, humanitarian responders and community leaders working in the 5 provinces covered by…

Continue ReadingPEACE ADVOCATES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WORKING IN THE BARMM NEED MORE STUDY OF THE BOL

PEACE ADVOCATES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WORKING IN THE BARMM NEED MORE STUDY OF THE BOL