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CIAL Supports CSA through Strategic Collaboration with Al Qalam

Strengthening institutional synergy and advancing meaningful community engagement, the Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL) of Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC) continues to support the initiatives of the Center for Social Action (CSA) through its strategic partnership with the Al Qalam Institute for Islamic Identities and Dialogue in Southeast Asia of Ateneo de Davao University.

As the institutional arm for community extension, CSA implements the Pag amUmmah Program, CMC’s flagship framework for peacebuilding, inclusive development, and culturally responsive engagement with Indigenous Peoples IP, Muslim communities, youth, and other marginalized sectors.

Through its internationalization mandate, CIAL strengthens CSA by integrating global perspectives, intercultural dialogue, and international collaboration into community programs. With the support of Al Qalam, initiatives under Pag amUmmah are enriched through dialogue centered approaches, participatory program design, and sustainable peace education models.

The collaboration is further strengthened through the leadership and guidance of Sir Kenny Lloyd Lucina Angon, Deputy Executive Director of the Al Qalam Institute, whose work in dialogue facilitation, youth engagement, and peace education contributes significantly to the program’s direction and sustainability. His involvement reinforces the principle that transformation is most meaningful when institutions work alongside communities with respect, cultural sensitivity, and shared responsibility.

Grounded in the wisdom and values reflected in the concept of Sir Ampuan, which signifies respect, dignity, and honor within cultural contexts, the partnership emphasizes engagement that upholds the identity and voice of Indigenous and Muslim communities. This approach ensures that programs are not merely delivered but co created in collaboration with stakeholders.

This initiative contributes directly to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education, SDG 10 on Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, and SDG 17 on Partnerships for the Goals. By aligning local action with global standards, CMC ensures that its community engagement initiatives remain inclusive, research informed, and impact oriented.

Anchored on the CMC CARES framework which stands for Collective Care, Action for Peace, Responsive Service, Empowered Communities, and Shared Humanity, this collaboration reflects CMC’s commitment to building bridges between communities and international networks.

Through strategic partnership and shared purpose, CMC continues to champion community engagement that is globally connected, locally grounded, and sustainably transformative.

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