IPP Philippines 2008

Theme

Indigenous People: Livelihood for Sustainable Development

Location

Quezon City, Philippines

Dates

July 7th- 26th 2008

Delegations

USA, Greece, Egypt, Netherlands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Brazil, Great Britain and Philippines

Partner Organisation

Mangyan Heritage Center

Description

The Mangyan Mission has been involved with the 8 Mangyan tribes, helping them with the preservation of their     culture, education and livelihood. Together with the SVD priest it evolved into the creation of the Mangyan Heritage Center - an NGO and a foundation at the same time with the main purpose to preserve and celebrate Mangyan culture. The proposed IPP in the Philippines will focus on the sustainable development of a particular indigenous people, the Mangyan tribes of Mindoro. Guided by the CISV peace education circle and its principles, we hope to explore ways in achieving sustainable development through their environment or natural resources. From coming to understand celebrate the richness of their culture, we will also try to help preserve the heritage that is uniquely Mangyan, even with the integration of modernization into their traditional approaches and processes of livelihood. Participants will assist volunteers and the Mangyan locals associated with the heritage center on various projects.

Contact

Local: Maria Francesca Canivel, Project Co-ordinator: Sarah Montgomery

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