Peace Initiatives in SOCSARGEN-Philippines
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Kalinaw Sarangani, in collaboration with Kapayapaan Kapatid Council (a Peace Network) conducted an intercultural & faith dialogue for peace named as KADSISINABUTE (Maguindanaon term for Understanding) in Datu Dani, Kiamba. The intercultural & faith dialogue was complimented with side activities such as Kids Arts for Peace Workshop, Medical & Dental Mission, milk feeding for the children and a community lunch. The expected output includes (1) the promotion and establishment of harmonious relationships among barangay leaders, elders, and the community, (2) working on a common goal: Peace Maintenance & Promotion; and (3) respected cultures of the ethnoliguistic tribes.

The Kapayapaan Kapatid Council (KKC) is composed of religious leaders from Muslim, Catholic and Protestant Churches in SOKSARGEN. It also invited as partners the Military (1002nd Brigade) and the PNP in the area. The Local Government Units have been actively participating too in the activities and programs of the Kapayapaan Kapatid Council (KKC).

An illustration from the KKC website
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Starting its inception, the Kapayapaan Kapatid Council has been very active in the peace dialogue between Muslim and Christian in the area. There have been on-going fruitful collaborative efforts during important religious feast on both Muslims and Christians (like Eidel Fiter, Ramadan, All Saints and All Souls Day, Christmas) celebrations that have promoted religious understanding, harmony, tolerance and respect on both sides. Many of these noble projects are among the first in Mindanao's and the country's religious history.

DXCP –CMN 585 khz, the Radio Station of the Diocese of Marbel, has been the secretariat of the Kapayapaan Kapatid Council (KKC). The station has been the prime mover and main promoter of BUC's and KKC's peace and development advocacy campaign in local and national levels.

The Kapayapaan Kapatid Council (KKC) has indeed opened the path of dialogue between Muslims and Christians in the SOKSARGEN AREA. Thru its various programs and projects it made possible the exchange of ideas, beliefs, appreciation of each culture and religion. Moreover, it made possible the active on-going dialogue between Muslims and Christians. KKC has promoted the culture of respect and peace.

For further information see the website of the KKC .

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