Philippine Arab Cooperation Council Inc. - PACCI

20/03/2026

Happy Eid Al-Fitr to our Muslim brothers and sisters!✨

In line with Proclamation No. 1189 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the DICT joins the nation in commemorating Eid Al-Fitr, the Feast of Ramadan.

As we celebrate with our Muslim communities, we remain committed to fostering digital inclusion and connectivity for all Filipinos, regardless of their faith and background.

May this Eid Al-Fitr bring peace, joy and prosperity to all. Eid Mubarak!

26/02/2026

PACCI participated during the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) Progress Review 2025, held from the 15th – 17th of December 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, marked a significant milestone in the implementation of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR). Serving as a mid-term stocktaking exercise between the 2023 Global Refugee Forum and the next full Forum in 2027, the Progress Review assessed achievements, remaining gaps, and emerging priorities in international responsibility-sharing for refugees. The event brought together governments, United Nations (UN) agencies, international and local civil society organizations, faith-based groups, donors, and refugee-led organizations from across the globe.

Click the link to learn more about this article: https://www.philpacci.org/pacci-goes-to-geneva

26/02/2026

The Philippine Arab Cooperation Council, Inc. (PACCI) contributed in the engagement hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Clark, Pampanga from December 10 to 11, 2025. The event brought together senior officials from UNHCR, the Department of Justice, Congress, and the Senate, highlighting the Philippine government’s longstanding humanitarian response and support for refugees and displaced populations.

The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of legislative staff from the House of Representatives and the Senate to advance legislation that upholds the rights and promotes the welfare of refugees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, populations at risk of statelessness, and internally displaced persons—collectively referred to as the people we work for and with.

Click the link to learn more about this article: https://www.philpacci.org/paccis-participation-in-unhcr-event-2025

26/02/2026

In celebration of Human Rights Day, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through the Human Rights Promotion Office (HRPO), organized the 2025 Human Rights Educators Forum on December 10, 2025, at the Human Rights Learning Center, CHR Central Office in Quezon City. The forum was convened to strengthen human rights education in the Philippines by deepening educators’ foundational understanding of key human rights concepts and education frameworks. It also aimed to build capacities in pedagogical and andragogical approaches for effectively integrating human rights into academic and community settings through interactive learning activities, while fostering a sustained commitment among educators and institutions to advancing a culture of dignity, justice, and inclusive education nationwide.

Click the link to more about this article: https://www.philpacci.org/chr-human-rights-educators-forum-2025

26/02/2026

The Philippine Arab Cooperation Council Incorporated (PACCI) welcomed the holiday season with a warm and heartening year-end assembly on Thursday, December 4. Bringing together PACCI members, refugees, rightsholders, their children, friends, and partners, the gathering was a simple yet meaningful celebration of community, friendship, and shared memories to end a dynamic year for PACCI.

Click the link to learn more about this article:  https://www.philpacci.org/pacci-year-end-assembly-2025

26/02/2026

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) International concluded a five-day Justice and Peace Basic Workshop with a Special Topic on Trauma and Resilience in Tagaytay City from November 22–26, 2025. The activity gathered the management committee of the Philippine Arab Cooperation Council, Inc. (PACCI) and community peace workers for an intensive training focused on nonviolence, trauma awareness, emotional healing, and cooperative leadership.

The workshop sought to equip participants—many of whom work closely with displaced families, refugees, and conflict-affected communities—with practical and trauma-informed knowledge and skills essential to peacebuilding and community support. Using AVP’s experiential and participatory approach, facilitators guided the group through sessions on affirmation, grounding, conflict transformation, effective communication, healing from trauma, and reconnecting with personal and collective resilience.

Click the link to read more about this article: https://www.philpacci.org/avp-workshop-2025

26/02/2026

The First Peace and Human Rights Training Workshop and Dialogue with Refugees in the Philippines was successfully held on November 3–4, 2025, at the Audio-Visual Theatre of the Philippine Normal University in partnership with the Center for Transformative Education of the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences (FBeSS-CTE), Philippine Normal University (PNU) – Manila, and the Philippine Arab Cooperation Council, Inc. (PACCI).

The event brought together 18 refugees and rights holders, members of the PACCI Management Committee, 25 students and organizers from the Center for Transformative Education, and four representatives from Community and Family Services International (CFSI).

Click the link to read more about this article: https://www.philpacci.org/first-peace-and-human-rights-training-event

20/01/2026

VISION
Our unwavering vision is to witness every member of the Arab Community and Refugees and Asylum Seekers from all nationalities, religions, and races in the Philippines not just survive, but thrive with unyielding independence and financial freedom.

MISSION
Our mission is to be the voice of the refugees by offering support, fostering community, and living by the golden rule. We aim to understand and alleviate suffering, improve lives through effective communication, and provide the moral support to thrive.

GOALS
Improve Lives
Continuously seek ways to enhance the well-being and future prospects of refugees through education, employment opportunities, and social integration programs.

Provide Comprehensive Support
Offer essential services and resources to help refugees navigate their new environments and rebuild their lives.

Foster Community
Create a strong, supportive community where refugees can connect, share experiences, and find a sense of belonging.

Promote the Golden Rule
Encourage and model behavior that reflects treating others as we wish to be treated, fostering empathy and respect.

Enhance Communication
Develop and implement effective communication strategies to better understand and address the needs of refugees.

Understand and Alleviate Suffering
Gain deep insights into the challenges and suffering of refugees and work tirelessly to provide solutions that improve their quality of life.

Provide Moral Support
Offer emotional and psychological support to help refugees cope with the loss and trauma they have experienced.

For more information, visit us at: www.philpacci.org

10/12/2025

🌐 Official Launch of the PACCI Website!
We’re excited to announce the official launch of the Philippine Arab Cooperation Council, Inc. (PACCI) website! 🎉

Discover who we are, explore our initiatives, and learn more about our mission to advance collaboration, empowerment, and support for refugees and rightsholders across communities.

👉 Visit us at www.philpacci.org

04/07/2025