The Consortium
Peace Advocates Zamboanga
Peace Advocates Zamboanga
A Catholic organization whose objective is the promotion of peace by strengthening good relations among Muslims and Christians, and all other peoples.
The organization is an offshoot of the ZAMBASULI Consultation on Peace and Justice held in 1994. Convinced of the needs of the Church to be directly involved in the region, the representatives of the Archdiocese of Zamboanga City forged PAZ, a way of keeping the small flame of peace flickering. It is open to work in solidarity with Muslims and other non-Catholic groups in the pursuit of peace in Zamboanga and the region.
VISION
A society in peace and harmony where wholeness and integrity are developed, everyone possesses dignity as children of the same Almighty God, and power rests in the hands of the people.
COMMITMENT
Forge a brand of unity where cultural diversity is respected and given greater latitude, defend the right and dignity of the children, the youth, the aged, differently abled persons, women, and other marginalized sectors of society, and support efforts to put an end to political injustices.
Works
Advocacy
Organizing consultation conferences and/or assemblies that focus on enhancing civil society and sectoral involvement in the peace-building efforts in Mindanao.
Forum
Providing a weekly publication “PEACEWorks” as an alternative newspaper in the community where mostly wholesome stories and reports are being published; also maintaining one hour radio program “PEACE FORUM” where guests are invited to interact on current issues that are peace related. Organizing the annual Week of Peace Celebration.
Research & Publication
Conducting mini- researches concerning Muslim-Christian relations in the region. Reproducing various reading materials expressing peace aspirations for the use of the mini-resource center.
Peace Education
Conducting training seminar-workshops and sustainable activities that promote the culture of peace and peace-building skills for analyzing and dealing with conflict situations.