Pedro Walpole SJ In today’s world, it is a challenge to sit with the youth and have them actively write their story from the context of who they are as a person, as a family, their relationship and their knowledge…
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Manuela Balett, Managing Director at Stiftung Jesuiten weltweit Schweiz In Bendum, a small village in the highlands of Mindanao in southern Philippines, a young generation of leaders of the indigenous Pulangiyēn community is taking responsibility for protecting the forest, caring…
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Mar John Linggay I grew up in Bendum, and this community shaped who I am. I left to pursue my education and other opportunities. I returned and recently joined a youth gathering, Tapok Kabatan-unan, that reminded me of who I…
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Eneriza Menaling There are many things we already know, but we do not always understand them fully. By listening carefully, we discover deeper meanings and new perspectives. As part of the facilitation team at Balay Laudato Si’ in Bendum, Bukidnon,…
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Pedro Walpole SJ Mindanao has long been touted for its resources. Recognized for its ecological splendor, cultural diversity, and uniqueness, the region is also threatened in many ways. At the same time, there is great faith and occasion for hope…
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