Capability Building

CAPABILITY BUILDING

MODULES

Published by Transforming Fragilities, Inc.

belala sa kalilintad (weaving peace): a grassroots training manual on hybrid local mediation

Developed by Ahmed Harris R. Pangcoga, this module on Belala sa Kalilintad (Weaving Peace): A Grassroots Training Manual on Hybrid Local Mediation is part of a specialized series designed to strengthen the capacities of local peace advocates. This module familiarizes the participants with the ideas, fundamentals, and step-by-step methods of hybrid conflict resolution. It demonstrates how to use these tools to settle local disputes by combining cultural customs with legal rules established by the Barangay Justice System (Katarungang Pambarangay). The module teaches how to approach mediation as more than a strict legal process, showing how to handle the heavy emotions of long-standing feuds, include women in peace agreements, and set up early warning systems. Finally, it acts as a starting tool to create a common approach to local peacekeeping and ready learners for real-world community work.

tiyakap sa kalilintad (care for peace): a training manual on community-based early warning and early response (ewer)

Developed by Ahmed Harris R. Pangcoga, this module on Tiyakap sa Kalilintad (Care for Peace): A Training Manual on Community-Based Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) is part of a specialized series designed to strengthen the capacities of local peace advocates. It familiarizes participants with the basic ideas, fundamentals, and step-by-step methods of proactive conflict prevention. It demonstrates how to use these tools to protect neighborhoods by combining cultural and religious concepts such as managing unverified rumors (fitna) with official referral channels established by traditional elders and the formal Barangay network. The module teaches how to approach peace monitoring as a community-driven safety measure rather than state surveillance, showing how to look for sudden livelihood shifts, utilize women-led “Kitchen Diplomacy” to ease high-stakes family friction, and execute emergency exit strategies when safety thresholds are breached. Finally, it acts as a starting tool to create a common approach to local peacekeeping and ready learners for real-world community work.

Module 1: MEAL For barmm Government agencies

Developed by Ahmed Harris R. Pangcoga, this module on Foundational Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) for Government is part of the MEAL Course 1 series designed to strengthen the capacities of government staff, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). It introduces participants to the core concepts, principles, and functions of MEAL. It shows how these can be applied directly to government work in conjunction with MEAL-related policy frameworks set forth by DEPDEV (NEDA), DBM, and CSC. The module explains how to use MEAL not just to meet official reporting requirements but to genuinely improve public services and demonstrate real results beyond performance. It also serves as a foundational resource to build a shared understanding of MEAL and prepare participants for more advanced learning in subsequent modules.

Module 1: MEAL For CSOS in complex contexts

Developed by Ahmed Harris R. Pangcoga, this module on Foundational Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) is part of the MEAL Course 1 series designed to strengthen the institutional capacities of CSOs. It introduces participants to the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of MEAL while emphasizing its value in improving programme effectiveness, accountability, and organizational learning. The module contextualizes MEAL approaches to the work of CSOs, providing practical tools and frameworks to support evidence based decision making and advocacy. It also serves as a foundational guide to establish a common understanding of MEAL and prepare CSOs for more advanced capacity building in subsequent courses.

Conflict Analysis: Your Compass For Strategic Response

Developed by Ahmed Harris R. Pangcoga, this Conflict Analysis: Your Compass for Strategic Response module was developed by Transforming Fragilities, Inc. (TFI) as a comprehensive training resource for Mindanao grassroots peacebuilders. The module equips participants with analytical frameworks and practical tools to understand, map, and address the underlying causes and dynamics of conflict. It provides a structured learning journey—from foundational concepts to applied analysis and strategic action—enabling participants to design informed, conflict-sensitive interventions that promote sustainable peace in the Bangsamoro and other fragile contexts.

Bridging the devide: Finding Common Grounds

Developed by Ahmed Harris R. Pangcoga, this Interfaith Dialogue Training Module titled “Bridging the Divide: Finding Common Ground” was developed by Transforming Fragilities, Inc. (TFI) for Mindanao grassroots peacebuilders. The module equips participants with the mindset and practical tools necessary for engaging in meaningful interfaith dialogue that moves from mutual understanding to collaborative action for peace. Structured as a three-day course, it integrates learning of the head, heart, and hands, guiding participants from personal empathy-building to skill application and community action. It reflects TFI’s mission of transforming fragilities into strengths by fostering authentic respect and cooperation among diverse faith communities in Mindanao.

Strategic Integration of Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation in Preventing Violent Extremism

Developed by Ahmed Harris R. Pangcoga, this training module on the Strategic Integration of Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation (PB-CT) in Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) was developed by Transforming Fragilities, Inc. (TFI) for senior peace, security, and governance actors. Designed as a four-day intensive course, it provides a comprehensive framework for integrating PB-CT principles into Preventing and Transforming Violent Extremism (PTVE) programming. The module equips participants with analytical tools and methodologies to address the structural and cultural root causes of extremism, moving beyond conventional security measures. It serves as both a conceptual and practical guide for institutions seeking to embed non-kinetic, peace-driven strategies within their PTVE and governance mandates.

Conflict Sensitivity in Practice: From core analysis to effective action

Developed by Ahmed Harris R. Pangcoga, this Foundations of Conflict Sensitivity and Core Analysis module was developed by Transforming Fragilities, Inc. (TFI) as a learning resource for peace and development practitioners in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The module introduces participants to key concepts, frameworks, and tools in conflict sensitivity, enabling them to integrate “Do No Harm” principles into program design, implementation, and evaluation. It provides a structured approach to understanding conflict contexts, stakeholder dynamics, and the unintended impacts of interventions. The training aims to build analytical capacity for developing strategies that promote social cohesion, mitigate risks, and strengthen resilience within communities.

MODULES

Published Work of TFI Experts

Training Module on Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 & Human Rights Protection

Co-authored by Ahmed Harris R. Pangcoga and Jovar G. Pantao, this training module was developed by the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG) to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 and its implications for human rights protection. The module also serves as a technical guide for responding to human rights violations that may occur during the implementation of anti-terrorism measures. The training is specifically designed for the regional and provincial personnel of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) and its network of civil society organization (CSO) partners. The module’s development was a key component of a larger IAG project providing technical support to the BHRC and its CSO partners.

Panagtagbo sa Kalinaw ug Panag-uli: an updated basic orientation manual towards a culture of peace for communities in Mindanao

Updated by Ahmed Harris R. Pangcoga, this training module is an updated basic orientation manual towards a culture of peace for communities in Mindanao. The manual was developed by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Peace and Reconciliation Program’s Mindanao Regional Office. The purpose of the manual is to facilitate training that promotes a culture of peace within a given community, sector, or diverse group. The manual is an evolution of an earlier manual published in 1998, updated in 2010 to be more flexible and responsive to the evolving dynamics of peace and conflict in Mindanao.

Adolescent and youth peacebuilders manual

This manual was developed by UNICEF Philippines and is partly supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund. It is a manual of approaches and activities “for use by educators, programme managers, and others in Mindanao, Philippines working with adolescent and youth ages 14-24 in formal settings and nonformal programmes and contexts.”

Judy Ann Lubiano provided support and assistance in research, writing and facilitation, while Ahmed Harris Pangcoga provided inputs during the consultation process as Child Protection Consultant.