Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers and mother figures!

Today, we celebrate your unconditional love, endless sacrifices, strength, and dedication. Thank you for being the heart of every home and the light that guides every family. Your care, wisdom, and courage inspire us every day.

May your day be filled with love, happiness, appreciation, and countless blessings. You deserve all the joy in the world.

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷✨
With love and gratitude from all of us.

07/05/2026

With heartfelt gratitude, we extend our sincerest appreciation to Hon. MP Raissa Jajurie and the BARMM Government for the invaluable support extended to the 20 fisherfolk members of the Taingabakkaw Fisherfolk Association in Barangay Taingabakkaw, Banguingui, Sulu.

Organized in 2024, the association was founded with a shared vision of unity, cooperation, and strengthening the livelihood of our fisherfolk community.

Through the BSK Program of MP Raissa Jajurie, under the TDIF initiative, this support will greatly empower the association in building a more sustainable and productive future for its members.

The funds will be utilized for the purchase of fishing gears and equipment, while a portion will also support the formalization and strengthening of the organization through bank account opening, registration with DTI, DOLE, BIR, and securing a business permit from the LGU of Banguingui.

We also recognize and deeply appreciate the facilitation and assistance of Mr. Ali Mala, Project Officer of the Protect Peace in BARMM Project, and Ms. Wahida Abdulla, Executive Director of Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc., whose dedication and commitment helped make this initiative possible.

Special thanks as well to the Local Chief Executive of Banguingui, Hon. Whidzfar Sahidulla, To Ma’am Imelda Kangiluhan, and to the entire MSSD team in Banguingui headed by Sir Felix Barade for their continued support to grassroots communities and livelihood development initiatives.

May this partnership continue to inspire peace, unity, empowerment, and inclusive development for the people of Sulu, and BARMM.

Maraming salamat po at mabuhay!

30/04/2026

It was a distinct honor and privilege to meet His Excellency Mr. Marc Innes-Brown PSM, Ambassador of Australia to the Philippines, together with Mr. Mathew Boyall, Second Secretary of the Political Section of the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, during their visit to Zamboanga City.

The opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and exchange insights with such esteemed representatives of the Australian Government is deeply appreciated. Their presence and openness to listen reflect a genuine commitment to understanding the realities on the ground and strengthening partnerships that contribute to peacebuilding, development, and inclusive progress in our communities.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sir EJ Solis for making this encounter possible. Your support in creating spaces for dialogue and collaboration is truly invaluable, as it bridges local voices with international partners who share the vision of sustainable peace and empowerment.

This meeting serves as a reminder that through cooperation, mutual respect, and shared purpose, we can continue to build pathways toward a more resilient and empowered society.

27/04/2026

Congratulations to the Association of Robust Women Agripreneurs of Barangay Sandah, Patikul, Sulu for being selected by Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc. as this year’s official nominee for the Carol Bellamy Leadership Award, for final submission to GCERF.

Chosen from among many inspiring applicants, your association stands as a powerful example of resilience and transformation. As widows of former combatants, you have risen above adversity—empowering yourselves as productive members of the community and champions of women’s empowerment and peacebuilding.

Your courage, unity, and determination continue to inspire us all. We are proud to stand with you and uplift your journey toward a more peaceful and empowered future.

Mabuhay kayo!

Sherwina Julaid Said Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund

27/04/2026

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the New Zealand Embassy for the invaluable opportunity granted to Ms. Wahida Abdulla, representing Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc., as a participant in this year’s Peacebuilding Scholarship at the Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute.

This meaningful support from the people of New Zealand strengthens our commitment to peace, women’s empowerment, and community transformation—especially among grassroots women in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao.

Maraming salamat for believing in our mission and for standing with us in building a more peaceful and inclusive future.

27/03/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2026 Carol Bellamy Leadership Award (CBLA)

Are you a grassroots women-led organization working to promote peace and prevent violent extremism in your community?

This is your opportunity to be recognized and supported!

The Carol Bellamy Leadership Award (CBLA) is an initiative from the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF). The CBLA is currently funded by Carol Bellamy and the Federal Republic of Germany.

This award recognises and amplifies the leadership of women who are building more resilient, inclusive, and peaceful communities in contexts affected by violent extremism and terrorism.”

The award aims to empower women leaders and grassroots organizations working on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE).

✨ What’s in it for you?

Selected organizations will receive small grants for capacity building, helping strengthen your initiatives, leadership, and community impact.

👩‍🌾👩‍🏫👩‍💼 Who can apply?

✔ Community-based Women-led organizations
✔ Actively working on peacebuilding, community resilience, and PCVE
✔ Committed to empowering women and communities

📢 Let your work be seen. Let your voice be heard. Let your leadership shine.

📩 Apply now or nominate a deserving organization!

For more information and application details, send us a message or email: [email protected]

🕊 Together, let us strengthen women’s leadership in building peaceful and resilient communities.

14/03/2026

In this blessed month of Ramadhan, a time of mercy, reflection, and compassion, we lift our prayers for our nation and for the world.

O Allah, the Most Compassionate and the Source of Peace, guide our country toward righteousness, justice, and good governance. Grant wisdom, integrity, and humility to those entrusted with leadership, that they may serve the people with honesty and accountability. May those who commit corruption and injustice be held accountable, and may truth, transparency, and fairness prevail in our institutions.

Ya Allah, we pray for peace in our world. Protect innocent lives—especially women and children—from the suffering and dangers of war. Shield them from violence, fear, and displacement. Calm the hearts of those who wage conflict and prevent the escalation of wars that bring destruction to communities and nations.

We remember the millions of workers and families who depend on peace and stability, especially our Overseas Filipino Workers who may be placed in danger when conflicts rise in the regions where they work. Protect them, grant them safety, and keep their families secure during uncertain times.

O Allah, we also remember the poor and the struggling. In times of war and global tension, prices of food, fuel, and basic necessities often rise, making life even harder for those who already have little.

We pray that every family may have food on their table, that the hungry may be fed, and that no child sleeps in hunger during these trying times.

Fill our hearts with compassion for one another and guide humanity toward dialogue instead of violence, justice instead of corruption, and unity instead of division. May this sacred month inspire us to become instruments of peace, mercy, and hope in our communities and our nation.

Protect our country, protect our people, and grant the world lasting peace.

Ameen.

05/03/2026