The Asia Foundation

Conducting a Peace Jirga in Uruzgan province.

Recruitment and training of highly qualified and professional Afghans for research purposes; Data collection and profile creation of provinces, districts, and villages to find active political personalities; Daily and weekly collection and analysis of political and security developments for the newly decreed Independent Directorate for Local Governance.

Developing skills and capacities for peace within Afghanistan.

Expansion of the volunteer lawyers’ network and provision of legal aid to protect children’s rights; publication of legislative research related to juvenile rights protection; training
for  volunteer lawyers in Western China on handling juvenile cases and providing legal aid for juvenile cases; workshop on experience and information sharing on juvenile rights protection.

Research of land rights and village organizations in conjunction with the William P. Fuller Fellowship in Conflict Resolution.

Project to strengthen the capacity of village-level people’s mediation committees by developing a core group of highly skilled master trainers, training more than 4,400 mediation committee leaders, developing and producing local language mediation training materials such as Video Compact Discs (VCDs) that can be easily distributed, and establishing precedence and a model for interactive mediation skills training in Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Region.

Production of a twice-monthly talk show discussing civic participation in conflict prevention for broadcast on TVRI Yogyakarta and simultaneously broadcast through Radio Republic Indonesia and its network of 58 radio stations throughout Indonesia.

Presentation of a paper at the conference, "Diversity in Globalized Society, The Challenge of Globalization for Living Diversity Contributions of Africa and Asia to a Sustainable World," held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Training for 60 santri (students in Islamic schools) on various issues including regional legislation and conflict prevention; Training for select santri in journalistic writing to explore and write about issues of civic participation and good governance.

Public forum on “Peace-building: Lessons learned from Conflict Management in the Philippines” at the Japan National Press Club, with presentations by The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative for the Philippines and Pacific Island Nations and Regional Director for Conflict and Governance.

Public forum on “Conflict and State Fragility in Asia: A Program Framework for Assistance Strategies,” with presentations by The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative for the Philippines and Pacific Island Nations and Regional Director for Conflict and Governance.

A team of representatives from Korean NGOs and government agencies visited the Philippines with a focus on "Peace-building and Development in Conflict-affected Regions."

Support for the travel of an official civil society observer on the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement on the Ancestral Domain between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Theater performances to promote peace; Camp for artists to explore peace as a theme in their creative work.

Radio series on Nepalis living in the United States and their impressions of life in America.

Five roundtable discussions on various aspects of security sector reform in Nepal.

Community radio programs on peace; Training workshops in marginalized communities in Dang District on skills and practices of conflict resolution, civic leadership, and peace
building.

Community radio programs on peace; Training workshops on skills and practices of conflict resolution, civic leadership, and peace building in marginalized communities in Dang District.

Training in interest-based facilitated mediation; Emergency and health support to families
affected by the conflict; Training in psychosocial counseling for traditional faith healers
and youth in Kanchanpur District.

Training of journalists in conflict-sensitive reporting; Preparation of investigative
features on conflict-related issues.

Study on impunity in Nepal.

Orientation for 16 Constituent Assembly members on community mediation.

Expansion of community mediation endowment funds in seven districts.

Implementing community mediation services; Building the foundation for program sustainability.

Implementation of community mediation services and mediation training in 12 districts.

Orientation and dialogue sessions on peace building among different religious and cultural
groups; Training in psychosocial counseling; Counseling and educational support for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Establishment of children's clubs in Morang District.

Orientation and dialogue sessions on peace building among religious and cultural groups; Training on psychosocial counseling; Counseling and educational support for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Establishment of children’s clubs in Morang District.

Protective services for victims of conflict and torture; Psychosocial counseling training
for local youth; Interaction program for victims' families to strengthen mutual
understanding and assist in local peace building in Ramechap District.

Protective services for victims of conflict and torture; Psychosocial counseling training for youth; Interaction program for victims’ families to strengthen mutual understanding and assist in local peace building in Ramechap District.

Center for Legal Research and Resource Development; Forum for Protection of Public Interest; Institute of Governance and Development; Service for Underprivileged Section of Society

Implementation of community mediation services in 13 districts.

Production and distribution of documentaries on women's role in peace building,
reconciliation, and conflict transformation.

Production and distribution of a documentary highlighting the role of three women in peace building, reconciliation, and conflict transformation.

Training on forum theater for youth club members; 16 forum theater performances in Sindhuli District.

Establishment of peace centers to provide youth with safe havens and access to counseling
services, information, and resources on peace building, negotiation, and conflict
resolution; Public hearings on issues of community development, rights of marginalized
groups, and reconciliation in Bajura District.

Establishment of Peace Centers to provide youth with safe havens and access to counseling services, information, and resources on peace building, negotiation, and conflict resolution; Public hearings on issues of community development, rights of marginalized groups, and reconciliation in Bajura District.

Support services for women, children, and other victims of the conflict; Awareness campaign
on peace in schools and communities; Workshops for non-partisan third parties to increase
their knowledge of humanitarian principles; Establishment of Peace Fund in Humla District.

Support services for women, children, and other victims of conflict; Awareness campaign on peace in schools and communities; Workshops for non-partisan third parties to increase their knowledge of humanitarian principles; Establishment of a Peace Fund in Humla District.

Orientation on civil rights for community-based organizations; Community meetings and
dissemination of human rights findings to the media; Establishment of Peace Centers to
provide youth with safe havens and access to counseling services, information, and resources on peace building, negotiation, and conflict resolution in Rolpa District.

Orientation on civil rights for community-based organizations; Community meetings and dissemination of human rights findings to the media; Establishment of Peace Centers to provide youth with safe havens and access to counseling services, information, and resources on peace building, negotiation, and conflict resolution in Rolpa District; Services for conflict-affected single women.

Training and discussions on peace building, skills and practices of conflict resolution,
social justice, and appreciate inquiry; Establishment of reconciliation groups in Baitadi
District.

Training and discussion on peace building skills and practices of conflict resolution, social justice, and strategic planning and review; Establishment of reconciliation groups in Baitadi District.

Scholarships and economic support for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Human rights and conflict management training; Community discussion forums on peace, democracy, and development; Interaction programs for victims' families to strengthen mutual understanding and assist in local peace building in Dang District.

Scholarships and economic support for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Human rights and conflict management training; Community discussion forums on peace, democracy, and development; Interaction programs for victims’ families to strengthen mutual understanding and assist in local peace building in Dang District; Mock parliament to expose participants to the democratic process and highlight peace issues.

Workshops exploring reform issues with major political parties.

Training and orientation, and discussion of conflict transformation and human rights for
peace workers, youth clubs, women’s groups, and local leaders in Kaski District.

Workshops on peace building and social justice; Psychosocial counseling camps for victims of conflict; Training of teachers in peace education in schools in Gulmi District.

Workshops on peace building and social justice; Psychosocial counseling camps for victims of conflict; Training of teachers on peace education in schools in Gulmi District.

Publication of peace newsletters and public dialogue on peace building in Palpa District.

Training for youth and government officials on peace building and monitoring conflict in
Jajarkot District.

Assessment of the impact of armed conflict in Rolpa and Rukum Districts; Capacity building
in psychosocial counseling, community reconciliation, and gender; Dissemination of lessons learned and best practices around the role of women in community reconciliation and conflict transformation.

Assessment of the impact of armed conflict in Rolpa and Rukum Districts; Capacity building in psychosocial counseling, community reconciliation, and gender issues; Dissemination of lessons learned and best practices on the role of women in community reconciliation and conflict transformation.

Training and orientation for psychosocial workers, teachers, and high school students;
Scholarships for victims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Skill development training
for youth from high schools and community groups in Dailekh District.

Orientation and training for psychosocial workers, teachers, and high school students; Scholarships forvictims of conflict and disadvantaged children; Skill development training for youth from high schools and community groups in Dailekh District; 30 radio programs on conflict and the role of communities in peace building.

Street drama to promote peace.

Workshop on federalization of security among security sector stakeholders.

Training workshops on conflict resolution and peace building for community leaders; Focus
group discussions on issues related to peace, reconciliation, and reintegration;
Psychosocial counseling for victims of conflict and trauma in Kalikot District.

Community radio programs, dialogue sessions, and newsletters on peace building; Training on civic leadership and peace building to promote peace and protect the interests of marginalized communities in Kanchanpur District.

Workshops on peace building and security for five women’s groups in Kailali District.

Conference on peace building for youth wings of major political parties.

Training for youth in civic leadership.

Training for youth in civic leadership.

Support for community-oriented policing and alternative dispute resolution in Balochistan, implemented in districts Kuzdar, Loralai, Quetta, Ziarat and Pishin.

Developing institutional mechanisms through which the community and government collectively take action to promote peace and security in Balochistan as part of the Balochistan Policing Project. The project also includes capacity building to improve security and the rule of law by minimizing social and political exclusion; Supporting representative provincial and local institutions and civil society; Working with existing local organizations and institutions to the extent that is possible and feasible to address peace and security issues. This project endeavors to institutionalize mechanisms of Alternative Dispute Resolution to supplement law and order maintenance by the police.

Influencing decision-making by identifying the key issues facing civil society and by identifying key figures and bodies that hold the decision-making power; Initiating the process of consultations and linkages between the relevant ministry agencies, top media personnel, and civil society organizations as part of the Civil Society Dialogue Project; Creating awareness about the Human Resource Division among civil society organizations and key government institutions; Initiating the process of consultations and linkages between civil society organizations and government agencies.

A series of consultations with scholars, academics, media representatives, students, members of civil society, practitioners, and representatives of the government to examine and review various options for an international conference concerning Shariah.

Assisting, advocating, and empowering grassroots communities, organizations, government, and civil society to work toward justice and peace through conflict transformation methods, implemented in districts Peshawar and Abbottabad of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP).

Increasing citizens' knowledge of and participation in community dispute resolution and enhancing the ability of the state to facilitate the peaceful resolution of conflict by strengthening community dispute resolution mechanisms implemented in districts Peshawar, Nowshehra, Mardan, Swabi, Haripur, Abbottabad, and Mansehra of the NWFP.

Assisting, advocating, and empowering grassroots communities, organizations, governments, and the civil society to work toward justice and peace through conflict transformation methods.

A study commissioned to a consultant of current and prospective initiatives to promote Pak-Afghan trade and other Track 2 initiatives as a means to facilitate the Pak-Afghan peace process.

Contributing to filling the research deficit in the NWFP and broader region through training and enhancement of skills and capacities of researchers, production of research, and creation of networks to deepen research implemented in NWFP.

Special feature entitled, "Mindanao: The Way Forward."

Enhancing inter-religious dialogue through the conduct of Consultative Imams-Pastors-Priests Forum in Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao areas; Imams-Pastors-Priests Forum General Assembly.

Training of local trainers on the Philippine Mining Act, the Small Scale Mining Law and Indigenous Peoples Rights Act, the Philippine Environmental Impact Assessment System, and Environmental Conflict Assessment and Disaster Management to implement in mining-affected areas; Institutionalizing environmental monitoring at the municipal and barangay (village) level.

Support for a study on managing conflicts in communities affected by mining--with the objective of developing mechanisms for managing the political, economic, and physical environment, while ensuring participation of stakeholders.

Conflict management in mining areas through a series of dialogues; Publication of comic books on ethical leadership and good governance in Philippine languages.

Study on election-related violence in Abra.

Partners Meeting and roundtable discussions on rido.

Mitigating conflict in four barangays in the municipality of Datu Saudi Ampatuan and neighboring communities in Maguindanao.

Enhancing leadership capability of Bangsamoro women leaders.

Community consultations on peace processes in Mindanao, termed "Konsult Mindanaw."

Partial support for the 7th General Assembly of Asian Conference of Religions for Peace.

Roundtable discussion on election-related Violence in the Bicol Region.

Support for effective management of Rido (the local term for feud or vendetta) in the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, and Shariff Kabunsuan, by enhancing capacities of local mediators to manage, prevent, and resolve conflicts within and outside their localities.

Strengthening the Local Conflict Resolution Mechanisms Alliance among conflict-affected communities in Central Mindanao.

Supporting activities of the Multi-Sectoral Group formed to ensure peaceful, clean, and orderly elections in Abra.

Developing unity of purpose agenda between the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Bangsamoro Peace Processes.

Strengthening the capacity of Bangsamoro Leadership Management Institute through Training of Trainers on the training management cycle.

Support for a team of consultants, including two Asia Foundation personnel, to prepare a common conflict analysis of Mindanao to develop an overarching framework for engagement in Mindanao, and determine an engagement strategy for AusAID Philippines to include programming options and a resource plan.

Launching of book, Rido: Clan Feuding and Conflict Management in Mindanao.

Strengthening the capacity of the civil society and community-based leaders in the conflict-affected barangays of the municipalities of Pikit and Aleosan, Cotabato Province; Conflict mitigation through multi-sectoral peace dialogue among the Muslims and Christians in the municipality of Pikit, Cotabato.

Resolution of clan conflicts in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Supporting People’s Caravan for Peace and Solidarity in Mindanao, termed "Duyog Mindanao."

Initiating the Vote for Peace Campaign (VotePeace) project forming local teams, and monitoring of election-related violence incidents.

Supporting a meeting between the Coordinating Committees on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the government; Supporting consultations in the different conflict-affected areas of Mindanao.

Services for the study of political party building in the Bangsamoro; Consultation Workshop on development Priorities for Ligawasan Marsh; Launching of the Bangsamoro Leadership and Management Institute, and Conduct of Leadership Training Course.

Clan conflict (rido) mitigation in Brgy. Matimos, municipality of Kapatagan in Lanao del Sur.

Building strategic partnership and resolution of clan-based violence in the selected municipalities of Lanao del Sur and Shariff Kabunsuan.

Promoting community-level cultural dialogues and conflict mediation mechanisms in Isulanen ancestral lands in Sultan Kudarat Province to empower communities in development programs through community organizing.

Conducting multi-sectoral peace dialogues in Mindanao entitled, "Business for Peace Dialogues."

Organizing media coverage on the plight of internally displaced persons in conflict-affected areas of Maguindanao.

Consultations with key stakeholders and experts to lay the groundwork for a problem-solving workshop related to the GRP-MILF Peace Process.

Clan conflict (rido) mitigation in Barangay Lumbac, the municipality Balindong in Lanao del Sur; Supporting the conduct of a peace convention in the municipality of Lumbaca Unayan in Lanao del Sur.

The 5th Mindanao Media Summit; Support for the printing costs of the 2009 Mindanao calendar, featuring some of Mindanao's scenic attractions.

The 5th Mindanao People's Summit with the theme, "Advancing of the Democratic and Peaceful Options for Peace in Mindanao."

Constituency-building with key stakeholders and decision-makers for peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Community preparedness and management on armed conflict in the municipalities of Datu Piang and Datu Saudi Ampatuan in Maguindanao; Conflict mitigation in evacuation centers in Datu Piang in Maguindanao.

Conducting dialogues among tribal chieftains with diverse views on mineral development in Brgy. Mainit, Maco, Compostela Valley; Dispute resolution through cultural regeneration in the municipalities of Bayog in Zamboanga del Sur and Siocon in Zamboanga del Norte.

Strategic planning to advance the Lumad (indigenous peoples) Peace and Governance Agenda in Relation to the GRP-MILF Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain.

Conducting a session of a legal panel to draft proposed amendments to Republic Act 9054 pursuant to the agreement reached between the MNLF and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) in the Tripartite Meeting in Manila; Attendance to a meeting between the MNLF and GRP in Makati to jointly draft a new organic law for autonomy.

Book project on the Philippine Military’s Counter-Terrorism Campaign in Mindanao through field interviews.

Conflict resolution in the municipalities of Lebak and Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat.

Developing a "Strategic Framework for Donor Engagement for Peace and Development in the Southern Philippines" through a PCDA and a recommended overarching strategy for the donor community in its collective engagement in Mindanao.

Muslim-Christian Youth Camp 5: Building Character for Peace to address the problem of biases and prejudices that negatively affect both Muslim and Christian youth.

The 6th Muslim – Christian Youth Camp.

Strengthening Maranao traditional leaders of the Sultanates of Madaya and Radapan toward the resolution of clan feuds and promotion of culture of peace in Marawi City and in the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte; Empowering clan leaders and community stakeholders toward mitigating election violence in selected areas in Lanao Provinces.

Project titled “Institutionalize Maranao Traditional Structures for Peace and Development” to strengthen the role of traditional leaders, structures, and mechanisms in the management of inter-family, clan, and ethnic conflicts.

Harnessing Maranao Traditional Justice System in the Resolution of Clan Violence for the Promotion of Culture and Peace in Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur.

Clan conflict (rido) resolution in the Municipalities of Parang, Maimbung, Talipao, and Pata Island in Sulu; Improving communication lines between the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Moro National Liberation Front.

Participation of 30 representatives from various NGOs in Sulu, Basilan, and Zamboanga Peninsula to the training, "Security and Threat-Response-ability Building for Development Workers."

Nationwide comparative survey rider on citizen attitudes to the August 2008 breakdown of peace talks between the government and the MILF.

Survey on citizen attitudes to the August 2008 breakdown of peace talks between the government and the MILF in areas near the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Mindanao-Palawan Indigenous Peoples’ Consultation on the Bangsamoro Juridical Entity.

Alternative dispute resolution training for executive officials—part of the implementation
of Executive Order No. 523 entitled “Instituting the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution
in the Executive Department of Government.”

Institutionalization of mediation processes at the Office of the Ombudsman in order to reduce the backlog of minor cases.

Strengthening the capacity of the Council of Elders of Manobo Tribal Council in conflict resolution in selected areas of Agusan del Sur through the conduct of Kahimunan or general assembly.

Rido resolution in the municipalities of Kalingalan Caluang, and Luuk in the Province of Sulu.

Conflict mitigation in Barangays Koronadal Proper and Sumbakil in the municipality of Polomolok in South Cotabato; Conflict mitigation in the municipality of Malapatan in Sarangani.

Conflict Mitigation in the municipality of Pigcawayan in North Cotabato through dialogue between the Christian and the Muslim Civilians; Maximizing community participation in mitigating conflicts in the conflict-affected areas in Mindanao.

Workshop on the GRP-MILF Peace Process; Workshops on the options for peace in Mindanao and a public forum with presidentiables; Support to participants of the University Network for Peace for the presentation of survey results on the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD) and the peace process.

Focus group discussion on election-related violence in the Western Visayas Region.

Roundtable discussion on peacebuilding entitled, "Mindanao YSPEAK, UPPING the Peace ANTENNA"; Support to implement the project, "MySpeak: Peace Building by Moro Professionals"; 2009 Ramadan Fair.

Basic orientation on peace education for the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division of the Philippine Army; Workshop on Conflict Management and Peace-Building for the 6th Infantry  Division of the Philippine Army; Workshop on Conflict Management and Peace-Building (Third Batch) for the 6th Infantry  Division of the Philippine Army.

Roundtable to address conflict in southern Thailand; Travel grant to participate in an academic conference in Singapore on "Southern Thailand: Anatomy of an Insurgency"; Training to develop the media production capacity of partner organizations in the three southern provinces; Observation tour to study the Aceh peace process; Production of a film documentary on Ramkhamhaeng University Southern Border Student Group's Pattani-Malay cultural exhibition and public forum.

Dialogues to engage local government council members and selected provincial and national politicians in local government reform and development.

Public opinion poll and community media productions to promote peacebuilding in the three southern border provinces.

Publication of a book on the Klong Dan Waste Water Management Project as a case study for local community organizations to understand how to manage conflict with the state over large-scale development projects.

Travel and accommodations for 40 women leaders from the three southern provinces to participate in a seminar to share the first hand experiences of women in contending with conflict in southern Thailand.

Developing a Pattani-Malay picture dictionary and a basic Pattani-Malay phrasebook.

Foundation-managed training for paralegal volunteers and community leaders in conflict management techniques.

Publication of Violence in the Mist, a book to assist in understanding the origins of the conflict in southern Thailand.

Seminar series on embracing Ramadan as a path towards a peaceful society.

Seminar on "Volunteering for Peacebuilding in Southern Thailand."

Administrative support for the drafting of a sustainable peace plan for southern Thailand (Phase II).

Research, seminars, and advocacy to develop a comprehensive plan for conflict management in southern Thailand.

Consultative meeting to seek solutions for problems arising from the violence in the southern border provinces.

Publication of a pamphlet on the functions of the Administrative Courts in the Pattani-Malay dialect to assist southern citizens to better understand how to access justice.

Publishing Pattani-Malay dialect manuals on the Administrative Courts.

Inception workshop for a project on Pattani-Malay dialect translation services.

Producing news clips; Workshop on investigative reporting, photo journalism, and accessing crime scenes; Public forum and press conference to introduce the Aman News Center.

Training and media production to promote peacebuilding in the three southern border provinces.

Pattani-Malay cultural exhibition and public forum on southern Thailand.

Development of a program strategy for the Foundation and its partners to address conflict in southern Thailand.

Developing a program strategy to address conflict in southern Thailand for the Foundation and its partners.

Peace advocacy exhibition and public forum on southern Thailand.

Field trips to promote a peaceful and democratic society through civic education in southern Thailand.

Survey research on techniques and processes for conflict management preferred by southern Thai communities.

Training in Romania on “Designing Peace Building Interventions and Conflict Transformation.”

Training and emergency grant assistance to support MSS dialogue teams' reintegration of internally displaced peoples and implementation of the National Recovery Strategy.

Dili City of Peace Workshop to support and promote emerging leaders to discuss key issues facing Timor-Leste to inform the design of a national dialogue mechanism.

In-depth study on labor relations and an assessment of the motivations of the labor force leading to strikes in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Dong Nai provinces; Field survey and studies in Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces; Meetings and workshops to engage policymakers during the research and to disseminate research results; Final report including informed recommendations to improve the labor environment in Vietnam and protect workers’ rights.

In-depth study on labor relations and an assessment of the motivations of the labor force leading to strikes in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Dong Nai provinces; Meetings and workshops to engage policymakers during the research and disseminating research results; Publication of final report including informed recommendations to improve the labor environment in Vietnam and protect workers' rights.

Assessment of the current situation of legal aid providers in Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces; Enhance the capacity of its legal counseling network and the capacity and services of legal counseling offices in Hanoi, Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces; Disseminate experiences and information to other legal counseling centers and offices within its network through publication and distribution of 1,000 legal counseling handbooks.