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From teammates to lifelong friends, Ai and Zai's bond blossomed through their shared passion for sports. They met during volleyball and basketball tryouts and quickly connected while playing for the MSU-IIT CASS women's basketball team. Their friendship developed naturally and proved that cultural differences do not hinder genuine connections. Watch their story of friendship through teamwork and shared passions! Do you have a story to tell? Join Amihan's Online Contest now and promote friendship as a tool for peace! Click here for more details: https://bit.ly/ProjectAmihanOnlineContest — Project Amihan: Young Peace Weavers is an advocacy project supported and funded by the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) of the U.S. State Department and Kenan Foundation Asia. Visit https://www.youngpeaceweavers.com for more information about Project Amihan. FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngpeaceweavers Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngpeaceweavers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngpeaceweavers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngpeaceweavers #YSEALI #DigitalPeacebuilding #CreatingPositiveOnlineSpaces #Amihan #YoungPeaceWeavers #UniteforPeaceStartwithFriendship #ProjectAmihan

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Sharif, a Tausug, and Jam, a Maranao, first met during their media coverage at the 6th Organic Asia Congress in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte. Sharif works with Presidential Broadcast Service - Bureau of Broadcast Services, and Jam was an intern at the Philippine Information Agency. Despite their different tribal backgrounds, they discovered common ground through their mutual interests and collaborative work. Their friendship is a testament to how people from diverse cultures can connect and work together. Join them in celebrating friendship that transcends tribal differences! Do you have a story to tell? Join Amihan's Online Contest now and promote friendship as a tool for peace! Click here for more details: https://bit.ly/ProjectAmihanOnlineContest — Project Amihan: Young Peace Weavers is an advocacy project supported and funded by the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) of the U.S. State Department and Kenan Foundation Asia. Visit https://www.youngpeaceweavers.com for more information about Project Amihan. FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngpeaceweavers Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngpeaceweavers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngpeaceweavers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngpeaceweavers #YSEALI #DigitalPeacebuilding #CreatingPositiveOnlineSpaces #Amihan #YoungPeaceWeavers #UniteforPeaceStartwithFriendship #ProjectAmihan #AmihanOnlineContest

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Meet Dañiela, a proud breadwinner navigating the challenges of family expectations. In her journey, she learned the importance of self-love and the power of friendship. With the support of friends who uplift her, Daniella is breaking barriers and choosing a brighter future for herself and her family. Join her as she embraces her true self and finds peace within! Do you have a story to tell? Join Amihan's Online Contest now and promote friendship as a tool for peace! Click here for more details: https://bit.ly/ProjectAmihanOnlineContest — Project Amihan: Young Peace Weavers is an advocacy project supported and funded by the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) of the U.S. State Department and Kenan Foundation Asia. Visit https://www.youngpeaceweavers.com for more information about Project Amihan. FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngpeaceweavers Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngpeaceweavers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngpeaceweavers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngpeaceweavers #YSEALI #DigitalPeacebuilding #CreatingPositiveOnlineSpaces #Amihan #YoungPeaceWeavers #UniteforPeaceStartwithFriendship #ProjectAmihan #AmihanOnlineContest #EnlightenedDañiela #ChooseYourself

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Lala and Ritchie’s friendship started online during the pandemic and grew through their shared passion for journalism. Though they have different backgrounds, in faith, culture, and personality, they found common ground in their passion. Their story shows how friendship can bridge differences and promote peace. Watch how the media brought them together! Do you have a story to tell? Join Amihan's Online Contest now and promote friendship as a tool for peace! Click here for more details: https://bit.ly/ProjectAmihanOnlineContest — Project Amihan: Young Peace Weavers is an advocacy project supported and funded by the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) of the U.S. State Department and Kenan Foundation Asia. Visit https://www.youngpeaceweavers.com for more information about Project Amihan. FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngpeaceweavers Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngpeaceweavers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngpeaceweavers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngpeaceweavers #YSEALI #DigitalPeacebuilding #CreatingPositiveOnlineSpaces #Amihan #YoungPeaceWeavers #UniteforPeaceStartwithFriendship #ProjectAmihan #MediaforPeace #fyp #peace #fyppage

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On the final day of the Digital Storytelling Workshop: Friendship as tool for Peace, participants presented creative advocacy videos showcasing stories of friendship. They also reflected on their experiences and insights from the 3-day workshop. Certificates were awarded to the resource speakers, partners, and participants in recognition of their contributions to promoting peace through digital storytelling. --- Project Amihan: Young Peace Weavers is an advocacy project supported and funded by the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) of the U.S. State Department and Kenan Foundation Asia. Visit https://www.youngpeaceweavers.com for more information about Project Amihan. FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngpeaceweavers Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngpeaceweavers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngpeaceweavers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngpeaceweavers #YSEALI #DigitalPeacebuilding #CreatingPositiveOnlineSpaces #Amihan #YoungPeaceWeavers #UniteforPeaceStartwithFriendship #ProjectAmihan #fyp #fyppage

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Day 2 of the Digital Storytelling workshop focused on using social media for peace advocacy. Participants gained insights about media literacy, digital media strategies for promoting peace, and learned storytelling and media production techniques to create impactful content that highlights friendship as a peacebuilding tool. --- Project Amihan: Young Peace Weavers is an advocacy project supported and funded by the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) of the U.S. State Department and Kenan Foundation Asia. Visit https://www.youngpeaceweavers.com for more information about Project Amihan. FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngpeaceweavers Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngpeaceweavers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngpeaceweavers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngpeaceweavers #YSEALI #DigitalPeacebuilding #CreatingPositiveOnlineSpaces #Amihan #YoungPeaceWeavers #UniteforPeaceStartwithFriendship #ProjectAmihan

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During the first day of the Digital Storytelling Workshop: Friendship as a Tool for Peace, participants engaged in interactive activities. They introduced themselves in pairs and shared how they met their friends, what they admire about them, and how they find common ground despite their differences. These stories highlighted the power of friendship in fostering understanding. Prof. Sittie Noffaisah Pasandalan had a discussion on ‘Culture of Peace: Understanding Differences and Creating Harmony,’ inspiring participants to reflect on how embracing differences can lead to lasting harmony. --- Project Amihan: Young Peace Weavers is an advocacy project supported and funded by the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) of the U.S. State Department and Kenan Foundation Asia. The workshop is supported by CASSayuran Publication and YES Alumni Association Philippines (YAAP). #YSEALI #DigitalPeacebuilding #CreatingPositiveOnlineSpaces #Amihan #YoungPeaceWeavers #UniteforPeaceStartwithFriendship #peace #peacebuilding #fyp

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