Regional Directors
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Dear Sirs and Madams:
Warm greetings of peace!
A group of Davao-based non-government organizations, government agencies, civic and volunteer organizations have come together to spearhead the celebration of International Day of Peace this year. With the theme "Climate Action For Peace , a month-long program of activities highlighted by the Mindanao Peace Council (Davao Peace Fair 2019) is envisioned to bring together multi-sectoral groups such as civil society, religious groups, youth organizations, security sector, and others in a common activity where the international celebration will promote awareness on peace issues and showcase peace initiatives. The Davao Peace Fair 2019 will be held on the actual date of the annual International Day of Peace as declared by the United Nations on September 21, 2019.
In lieu of this, we would like to invite your good office to join us and participate in the different activities organized by our Peace Partners in the Davao Region.
1. What are we celebrating on Sept. 21, 2019?
In 2001, the United Nation General Assembly by unanimous vote adopted resolution 55/282 , which established September 21 of every year as International Day of Peace.
2. What is the theme of the celebration this year?
The theme for 2019 is “Climate Action For Peace”
3. What are the objectives?
§ To reflect on the meaning of peace in the world today, and in the midst of what is happening now in our country
§ To educate the people to be aware of our responsibilities in peace-building
§ To celebrate the gift of peace
4. What is the initiative of Davao in response to the International Day of Peace?
In Davao Region, a month long celebration of Peace Fair will be held from September 14 – 29, 2019. The different groups and organizations will gather to celebrate and promote peace initiatives.
Program of Activities
September 14, 2019
3:00 p.m.
The Tionko Football Field,(Ecoland Bridge )
MPC Peace Month Kick – Off
“ BioKite Flying For Peace “
Maharlika Sports Foundation
JCI-Duwaling
September 19, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Xavier Hall Training Room, 8th Floor, CCFC Bldg, Ateneo de Davao University
Revisiting IPRA:
An IPRA Law Forum with NCIP
Contact Person :
Dadong Gumatao/Sir Macoy Samante:
UCEAC AdDU Office:
0932-3681546
ateneo.uceac@gmail.com
September 20-22,2019
Venue: Merkadu Strip,4F Skygarden,NCCC Mall, Buhangin, Davao City
KALINAW Bazaar @ Merkadu
Contact Person : Heidi-0908-8209038
Jaki – 0912-9830677
merkadu.davao@gmail.com
Everyone is invited to display and/or give services in the advocacy & public service booth for your respective office/agencies that will be available at the venue.
September 21,2019 MAIN EVENT
( Whole Day ) 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Municipal Gymnasium, Brgy. Kingking, Pantukan Gym, Compostela Valley
Solidarity Walk
Launching of the Solidarity Garden
“Trees For Peace “
Everyone is invited to display and/or give services in the advocacy & public service booth for your respective office/agencies that will be available at the venue.
Contact Person : Zenith Maceda
0950-3662565/09355651702
September 23, 2019
1:00-3:30 p.m.
Ateneo Training Room, 8th Floor
CCFC Bldg. AdDU
“Being with One “ Brahma Khumaris
An Inter-Faith Gathering
RSVP: 0999-995-3862
Culmination of Peacemonth 2019 :
Last weekof September Schedule (TBA)
Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental in Partnership w/ 73IB,10ID,PA
For all those interested to join please coordinate with the contact persons listed here.
We are hoping for your positive response to this invitation.
HOPE MILITANTE FERNANDEZ-MENDOZA
President/ Founder
H.O.P.E. (Humanitarian Organization for Peace Engagements)
Lead Convener
MINDANAO PEACE COUNCIL
Mobile No: +63 (9) 08-3053408
+63 (9) 550746999
Landline # : ( 082 ) 221-7909
E-mail Ad: hopefernandez@yahoo.com
"And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace." (James 3:18)
