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This chapter explores the role of youth-led organizations in fostering sustainable peacebuilding in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Mindanao, with a focus on alternative forms of peacebuilding beyond post-conflict activities. By moving away from traditional conflict-centered frameworks, this research introduces a new definition of peacebuilding that addresses systemic challenges, including education, environmental sustainability, and gender inequality. Grounded in Toh Swee-Hin’s “Petals of Peace” model and Berents and McEvoy-Levy (Peacebuilding 3(2):115–125, 2015) theorizing youth and everyday peacebuilding, the study explores how youth-led organizations contribute to building peace by empowering marginalized groups and addressing root causes of systemic violence. The research was conducted through qualitative case studies of three youth-led organizations: Asenso Kabatan-onang Iliganon Network Alliance (AKINA), City Wide 4-H Club Iligan, and Pinas Safe Spaces (PSS). Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were conducted with founders and key members, followed by thematic analysis to uncover common patterns in peacebuilding initiatives and their impact on community development. The findings revealed that youth-led organizations are not only involved in conflict resolution but also play a vital role in grassroots efforts to promote social justice, ecological care, and inclusive leadership. Moreover, this highlights the shift in peacebuilding from reactive to proactive approaches, demonstrating that sustainable peace requires a comprehensive framework that extends beyond the cessation of violence. By creating their own spaces for inclusion, youth-led organizations are at the forefront of a new peacebuilding model that is comprehensive, inclusive, and community-driven. This research offers insights into the broader potential of youth-led initiatives to influence global peacebuilding strategies.

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Youth at the Roots of Peace: Education, Environment, and Gender as an Approach to Peacebuilding

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    2026年

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  • Kaila Jade Batuigas,
  • Le’an Carlo Khrystoffer Ege,
  • Kris Bernard Mutia,
  • Primitivo III Ragandang

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This chapter explores the role of youth-led organizations in fostering sustainable peacebuilding in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Mindanao, with a focus on alternative forms of peacebuilding beyond post-conflict activities. By moving away from traditional conflict-centered frameworks, this research introduces a new definition of peacebuilding that addresses systemic challenges, including education, environmental sustainability, and gender inequality. Grounded in Toh Swee-Hin’s “Petals of Peace” model and Berents and McEvoy-Levy (Peacebuilding 3(2):115–125, 2015) theorizing youth and everyday peacebuilding, the study explores how youth-led organizations contribute to building peace by empowering marginalized groups and addressing root causes of systemic violence. The research was conducted through qualitative case studies of three youth-led organizations: Asenso Kabatan-onang Iliganon Network Alliance (AKINA), City Wide 4-H Club Iligan, and Pinas Safe Spaces (PSS). Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were conducted with founders and key members, followed by thematic analysis to uncover common patterns in peacebuilding initiatives and their impact on community development. The findings revealed that youth-led organizations are not only involved in conflict resolution but also play a vital role in grassroots efforts to promote social justice, ecological care, and inclusive leadership. Moreover, this highlights the shift in peacebuilding from reactive to proactive approaches, demonstrating that sustainable peace requires a comprehensive framework that extends beyond the cessation of violence. By creating their own spaces for inclusion, youth-led organizations are at the forefront of a new peacebuilding model that is comprehensive, inclusive, and community-driven. This research offers insights into the broader potential of youth-led initiatives to influence global peacebuilding strategies.