My Journey of Discovery
This piece was inspired by the sentiments of our respondents who had witnessed the Marawi Siege that spanned from May to October last 2017. According to reports, over a thousand were killed in the Battle (with the majority of the casualties belonging to the terrorists’ side) and 1,780 hostages were rescued.
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What can we do?
We also asked our respondents what they would like to see in peacebuilding activities and what they believe would be effective in their own communities.
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Actions that would have the strongest effect in reducing the involvement of young people in violent extremism:
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KRIS
KRIS is a non-profit organization based in the Philippines that aims to promote peace through education by empowering young people to become pillars of peace in their own families, schools, and communities.
Extremely Together
“A global youth-led initiative, launched in 2016 by the Kofi Annan Foundation, that aims to empower young people to prevent violent extremism.”
Extremely Together Philippines - Panaghiusa
ET PH is the local chapter of Extremely Together here in the
Philippines. It serves as a youth movement that hopes to unite and
inspire the Filipino youth to be active in the battle against violent extremism.
Kofi Annan Foundation
“The Kofi Annan Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organization, established in Switzerland in 2007 by the late former
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The Kofi Annan Foundation wants
a fairer and more peaceful world, where no one is left behind, democratic principles and the rule of law are upheld, and divides
are bridged through dialogue and international cooperation.”
Research Team:
Caroliza Tulod-Peteros
Candy Canezo Diez
Lucia Palpal Latoc Tangi
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Creatives Team:
Gerimara Manuel
Jean Pauline Maur
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KRIS Core Team:
Kier Aventurado
Adrian Marcelino
Arizza Nocum
Ymari Kristia Pascua
Cedrix Rodriguez
Erika Zamora
European Union
“The European Union is a unique economic and political union between 27 EU countries that together cover much of the continent.
What began as a purely economic union has evolved into an organization spanning policy areas, from climate, environment and health to external relations and security, justice and migration.”
