Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc.

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

24/02/2026

Immediate Release of Salaries for Sulu Teachers

In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadhan—a time of justice, compassion, and mercy—we urgently call on the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE-BARMM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to immediately release the delayed salaries of our hardworking teachers in the Province of Sulu.

Despite the ongoing transition of Sulu to Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula), our teachers have continued to serve with dedication, professionalism, and commitment to their students. Administrative transitions should never deprive them of their rightful compensation.

Teachers are pillars of our communities. Their salaries are not privileges—they are earned rights. During this sacred month of Ramadhan, many families depend on these salaries to meet their daily needs with dignity.
We respectfully urge MBHTE-BARMM and DepEd to act swiftly and ensure that justice is given to the educators of Sulu.

This call is made by Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc., in solidarity with the teachers and their families.

18/02/2026

Strengthening Partnerships Through Courtesy and Dialogue 🤝

A meaningful courtesy visit was extended to Col. Rey P. Pasco, Assistant Division Commander for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, 4th Infantry Division, as part of our continued efforts to build strong partnerships for peace and community development.

The visit reflects Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc.’s commitment to fostering collaboration with the security sector—anchored in mutual respect, shared responsibility, and a common vision of safe, inclusive, and resilient communities across Mindanao.

Through open dialogue and cooperation, we strengthen the bridges between civilian initiatives and the armed forces, ensuring that peacebuilding efforts remain community-centered and responsive to the needs of women, families, and vulnerable sectors.

Together, we move forward in unity—working hand in hand for lasting peace and sustainable development.

18/02/2026

The City of Golden friendships- CDO

18/02/2026

A Symbol of Brotherhood and Shared Commitment 🤝

The symbolic handing of the Siyabit to Col. Rey P. Pasco, GSC (INF) PA — Assistant Division Commander for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, 4th Division — marks a historic moment of unity, trust, and solidarity with Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc.

More than a traditional woven cloth from Sulu, the Siyabit embodies honor, cultural pride, and the sacred bond of brotherhood among communities working for peace. Through this meaningful gesture, Col. Pasco is formally welcomed as a partner and ally in advancing the organization’s mission—strengthening peacebuilding efforts, empowering women, and fostering inclusive development in Mindanao.

Objectives of this symbolic act:
✨ To affirm brotherhood and mutual respect between security forces and community stakeholders
✨ To strengthen collaboration for peace, stability, and community resilience
✨ To honor and preserve Tausug cultural heritage as a bridge for unity
✨ To reinforce shared responsibility in protecting and empowering women and vulnerable sectors

Together, this act signifies a renewed pledge: to walk side by side in building safer, more inclusive, and peaceful communities.

07/02/2026

We are opening opportunities for women to grow, lead, and support their families through sustainable livelihoods and partnerships.
We are currently looking for partners and funders who believe in women's empowerment, peacebuilding, and inclusive development.
If you’d like to be part of our growing family, andito lang po kami 🙏💗
Let’s work together for a better and more peaceful community.

05/02/2026

🌙✨ Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc. at World Hijab Day & Halal Festival! ✨🌙

We were honored to be invited by NCMF to showcase our Siyabit handwoven textiles and perform the Pangalay dance at the 3-day celebration at the House of Representatives (Feb 2–4, 2026).

Ms. Wahida Alil Abdulla, our Executive Director and NAPC council member, participated cultural performance, sharing the rich heritage of Sulu and empowering women through tradition and livelihood.

The festival was graced by House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" De Guzman Dy III, other lawmakers, and LGUs, while Secretary Lope and Asec. Mary Rose Villaflor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission attended on the 3rd day to visit the Halal Festival. Women lawmakers also wore hijabs in solidarity, celebrating faith and culture.

Organized by Congresswoman Bai Dimple Mastura, in partnership with NCMF and DTI, the event promoted culture, women’s empowerment, and inclusive development.

05/02/2026

Sharing Siyabit and Women-Led Peacebuilding with the New Zealand Embassy

Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc. was honored to meet with the New Zealand Embassy in Manila to present the Siyabit, a traditional Tausug handwoven textile crafted by widows of war in Sulu—a symbol of resilience, culture, and hope.

The meeting also opened dialogue on collaboration and support for women-led initiatives focused on rehabilitation, reintegration, and peacebuilding in conflict-affected communities.

The discussion was led by Ms. Dyan Mabunga, Manager of New Zealand International Development Cooperation (Manila), together with:
Mr. David Pennycook, Second Secretary, New Zealand Embassy Manila
Ms. Cecilia Shand, Trade Commissioner for Indonesia and the Philippines
Ms. Maricon Popanes-Lim, Country Manager, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Ms. Warina Sushil Jukuy, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)
Ms. Genalyn Astapan, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)

Ms. Wahida Alil Abdulla, Executive Director of Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc., shared how empowering women in Sulu—especially widows and families affected by conflict—through livelihoods like Siyabit weaving helps transform loss into opportunity and strengthens community peace.

We are grateful for spaces that center women, culture, and peace—and we look forward to building partnerships that create lasting impact.