December 2013 archive

WE ENJOYED A SIMPLE COMMUNITY GATHERING FOR CHRISTMAS

23 Deccember 2013.  While many of our fellow Filipinos in the Haiyan devastated areas are suffering, we decided to keep our Christmas celebration simple. Frani Catua and Cres Eclevia prepared a modest but delicious food for the whole PeaceBuilders-Coffee for Peace community. Tyron Ortiz, Nenia Galanza, and Sherel Quider led in community singing of Christmas …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2013/12/we-enjoyed-a-simple-community-gathering-for-christmas/

MOUNT APO PAR COMMUNITY MEMBERS DELIVER THEIR COFFEE HARVEST AT PBCI

It all started in 4-5 June 2013.  A group of farmers on Mount Apo felt the practicality of peace and reconciliation in their lives. 21 farmer leaders finished the Book 1 of the PAR training which includes the following topics: :: Pursuing Peace. This is an in-depth discussion of the differences and similarities in various conceptions …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2013/12/mount-apo-par-community-delivers-their-coffee-harvest-at-pbci/

DISASTER SURVIVORS ARE VICTIMIZED BY DISASTER EXPLOITATION

Disaster Capitalism leads to Disaster Exploitation. The former has been explained and used as a framework in our understanding of the Zamboanga Crisis. The latter is an abusive action of the more powerful against the less powerful in times of disaster, taking advantage of the powerlessness of the survivors in the middle of a shock or …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2013/12/disaster-survivors-are-victimized-by-disaster-exploitation/

YOLANDA-HAIYAN DISASTER NOTES: THREE WEEKS AFTER

:: People are beginning to get tents and tarps from international donors. :: We saw survivors queuing for relief goods. While smiling, a man gave us the middle finger. Tired of photographers taking their pictures? Angry? :: Local, national, and international aid authorities report that most communities are served. :: Food seems to be quickly …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2013/12/yolanda-haiyan-disaster-notes-three-weeks-after/

OUR GLOBAL PEACE COMMUNITY

We are sent by Mennonite Church Canada Witness in partnership with our international community.