Mahintana Foundation, Inc. had the honor of attending the High-Level Dialogue on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) with partners of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) last September 4, 2025 at the New Zealand Official Residence, Forbes Park, Makati City.
Through the ProPEACE Programme, funded by GCERF, Mahintana shared its initiatives alongside fellow grantees the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society, Teach Peace Build Peace Movement, and IDEALS. Government and partner institutions including OPAPRU, DILG, BARMM MPOS, and GCERF also presented their programs, best practices, and future directions, led to meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
The event was hosted by the Embassy of New Zealand, led by H.E. Dr. Catherine McIntosh, Ambassador of New Zealand to the Philippines, and was honored by the presence of Ambassador and Diplomats from the Embassy of European Union, Ireland, Malaysia, Turkey, Norway, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, USA, and United Kingdom.
Mahintana also proudly showcased community products from South Cotabato including handwoven cloths and traditional earrings crafted by the Tribal Unified Group on Economic Development (TUGED) of Brgy. Lamdalag, Lake Sebu, through the support of the OND Hesed Foundation under the ProPEACE Programme..
