KRIS in the press.

Press and features

Manila Times · August 2026

PH peace group gets grant

Coverage of KRIS's funding for the new APEX regional leadership programme.

Read on manilatimes.net Kofi Annan Foundation

Empowering Southeast Asia's Young Leaders: A New Initiative for Peaceful, Cohesive, and Sustainable Futures

The regional launch announcement for Champions for Peace, naming KRIS as the Philippine implementing partner.

Read on kofiannanfoundation.org Temasek Foundation

Empowering Southeast Asia's Young Leaders

Temasek Foundation's own feature on the Champions for Peace partnership and its five-country pilot.

Read on temasekfoundation.org.sg Kofi Annan Foundation

Champions for Peace in Action

A look inside the training and community projects the Champions for Peace pilot produced.

Read on kofiannanfoundation.org Manila Times · August 2025

International youth movement for peace launches in PH

Reporting on "Power with YOUth," the 3-day Champions for Peace pilot training in Zamboanga City.

Read on manilatimes.net Kofi Annan Foundation

Arizza Nocum: A Journey of Unity and Climate Resilience

A longer profile on KRIS's co-founder and her path into regional peacebuilding leadership.

Read on kofiannanfoundation.org Tatler Asia · June 2023

Arizza Ann Nocum, Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow

Profile of KRIS co-founder Arizza Nocum, named one of Asia's most promising young leaders.

Read on tatlerasia.com Journal Online

In Celebration Of International Youth Day

A feature marking International Youth Day that highlights KRIS's youth peacebuilding work.

Read on journal.com.ph Manila Times · March 2021

EU funds training for young Filipino peacebuilders

Coverage of the European Union-funded Extremely Together Philippines training led by KRIS.

Read on manilatimes.net BusinessWorld · March 2021

Training for young peacebuilders launched in the Philippines

The launch of Extremely Together Philippines, as reported by BusinessWorld.

Read on pressreader.com Kofi Annan Foundation

Extremely Together Philippines launches training programme for urban youth

The first Extremely Together Philippines training brings 100 young people from Luzon and Mindanao together.

Read on kofiannanfoundation.org Kofi Annan Foundation

ET Leader from the Philippines Arizza Nocum Launches Peace-Building Training Program for Young People

A profile of KRIS co-founder Arizza Nocum's work leading Extremely Together Philippines.

Read on kofiannanfoundation.org Next Women Generation · May 2020

Arizza Nocum: I am a daughter of Catholic father and Muslim mother

An interview on growing up in an interfaith family and building KRIS.

Read on next-women.com Philippine Star · October 2016

Pinay joins ex-UN chief's youth initiative vs extremism

On Arizza Nocum's selection to lead the Extremely Together alliance under Kofi Annan.

Read on pressreader.com Philippine Daily Inquirer

Young Filipina shines at One Young World for her call to peace

Arizza Nocum's speech on peace and security at the One Young World Summit.

Read on globalnation.inquirer.net Foundation for Filipina Women's Network

Young Filipina Arizza Nocum Speaks at One Young World Summit on Peace and Security

A write-up of Arizza Nocum's interfaith dialogue speech at One Young World.

Read on filipinawomensnetwork.org Philippine Star · July 2011

Kris to donate books, refurbish libraries in Zamboanga

An early report on KRIS donating books and refurbishing libraries in Zamboanga.

Read on philstar.com GMA News Online

UP student wins intl award for building libraries in rebel hotspots

On Arizza Nocum's award for building KRIS peace libraries in conflict areas.

Read on gmanetwork.com Rappler

KRIS Peace Library: Promoting Peace Through Education

An early feature on the peace libraries that started it all in Zamboanga City.

Read on rappler.com