Jobelyn Palo Basas is known as Sihaya Ansibod among her elders at the Erumanen Ne Menuvu Tribe. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Development from Southern Christian College, Midsayap, Cotabato. Prior to coming to PBCI, she served as a psycho-social worker in an organization advocating and working for children’s rights. She has good working skills in dealing with various kinds of situations, proficient in working with computers, works effectively with PBCI office and field teams, and flexible in adapting changes in new settings. Jobee serves as PAR Network Director at PBCI. Asked about her experience working with PBCI staff: “Working with PeaceBuilders is an opportunity to learn new things and also having this unique experience of working with people I consider as family and friends."
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REFLECTIONS ON MY TURTLE ISLAND LEARNING TOUR
I was sent by my organization, PeaceBuilders Community, with the help of our peacebuilding partners to attend an indigenous conference in Syracuse, New York. The main objectives of this trip were to learn and understand the culture of the first nations of Turtle Island (North America), as well as how the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island were treated, and are being treated, by their colonizers — the United States of America.
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2018/09/reflections-on-my-turtle-island-learning-tour/
THE ‘MORO-IP-SETTLERS KINSHIP AFFIRMATION’ ENERGIZES MY DREAMS AND VISION FOR MY PEOPLE
March 8, 2017 is the celebration of the International Women’s Day. This is to commemorate the struggle for women’s rights and celebrate the political, social, economic and cultural achievement of women throughout history. Today, I’m also in a celebration of love, joy, peace, unity and renewal of commitment. I’m here at the Ancestral Territories …
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2017/03/the-moro-ip-settlers-kinship-affirmation-energized-my-dreams-and-vision-for-my-people/
I’M GETTING TO KNOW MY BEING, MY ETHNIC IDENTITY, AND MY CALLING BETTER
The 4th Indigenous Leaders’ Summit held in General Santos City last October 27-30,2016 was in many ways a rediscovery of Indigenous Peoples’ identity and common calls and challenges. I felt the warmth and happiness of the tribes from North to South as we joined together, to participate in the meeting, sharing experiences and finding our …
Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2016/10/im-getting-to-know-my-being-my-ethnic-identity-and-my-calling-better/
PAR IS PEACE & RECONCILIATION
PAR IS PEACE THEOLOGY
PAR IS A SET OF DREAMS
PAR VOLUNTEERS ARE MISSIONARIES
PAR IS GOVERNED BY A CODE OF ETHICS
PAR IS INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
PAR REGENERATES SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS
PAR CONTRIBUTES TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
THE NEXT GENERATION OF PAR LEADERS ARE BEING PREPARED
PAR COMMUNITIES ARE MULTIPLYING
