The Philippine Misereor Partnership (PMPI), a non-government organization working in tandem with a German Funding Agency held its 3rd National Assembly last March 9-12 in Cebu City.
Themed “Affirm the Past, Celebrate the Present, Engage the Future,” the assembly had gathered various organizations that help the poor.
Three farmers, representing Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao gave the opening addresses while Mr. Thomas Ankowiak of Misereor delivered the inspirational message.
PMPI is the local counterpart of Misereor, formally known as The German Catholic Bishops Organization for Development Cooperation.
Misereor, which is based in Aachen Germany assists in funding various projects aimed at helping the poor live decent lives.
The funding agency, with the help of local partners, identifies critical issues that require collaborative action like poverty alleviation, democratic governance and peace building.
Misereor, through PMPI, has been supporting various projects in the country over the years.
The groups-beneficiaries of Misereor funding include 94 church-based organizations, 144 non-government organizations, and nine people’s organizations.
The assembly gave participants the chance to share ideas, exhibits and products. Likewise, it provided them significant lessons that can enhance their work with the poor.
Among the participants in the gathering was Mindanao-based Silsilah Dialogue Movement represented by Silsilah president Aminda Saño, and Project coordinator Elsie Go.
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