Grand UVPN Iftar Extension-Palawan

The United Voices for Peace Network (UVPN) in coordination with Muslim Student Association (MSA)- Palawan Chapter sponsored a two-day iftar with theme: “Strengthening Muslim Unity through Extending Generosity” at Palawan Grand Mosque, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan  last August 28-29, 2011. The said iftar is part of UVPN’s extended activity for the Holy month of Ramadhan in the light of seeking the pleasure of All-Mighty Allah. Some estimated 60 (35 men & 20 women) Muslim-Palaweño were able to benefit from the program, Alhamdulillah.

This program, aside from sharing the blessings from the Most Gracious Allah, becomes an instrument in uniting Muslims despite the geographical and cultural gap existing between different Muslim minority groups specifically the Muslims in Mindanao and Palawan.

Iqra Program

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

It's already been some months that we have not posted in this blog. The group had been so much busy with so many activities during Ramadhan (especially the main Event, our Grand Qiyamul Layl). But Alhamdulillah, we are now back to posting more and more activities here so that our brothers in Islam will also know what UVPN are busy with. After the Success of so many projects we had (all praise due to Allah), InshaAllah, we will still continue to inspire more lives; help build our Ummah, and be the catalysts of change in our homeland: Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan!

I will be posting about one of the wonderful activities initiated by our UVPN brothers in Marawi Chapter. It is entitled "Iqra Program". The UVPN Youth leaders visited a child day-care center in Bacolod-Kalawi, Lanao del Sur. Some books were donated (Islamic books); story-sharing and teaching the young Muslims about good manners in Islam were the main highlights. (Some of the kids were orphaned).

Each UVPian looks for his or her "foster-child" to teach and play with

MashaAllah

Project Risaalah: Sharing the Message of Islam.

Date of Implementation: June 25, 2011

Marawi City

UVPN-MSU Marawi's Project Risaalah

Initiated by UVPN-Marawi Chapter in partnership with Nur-Assalam Project, this activity was held last June 25, 2011 at Grandstand, MSU-Main Marawi City. All 10 recipients voluntarily joined the program to know and understand Islam as a religion. All recipients agreed that they will read the English translation of the Meaning of the Qur'an without prejudice and biases. Insha-Allah, we'll work on with the written report for this activity.

GRAND QIYAMUL LAYL SYMPOSIUM 2011

[NOTE: Actual Documentations of the Grand Qiyamul Layl will be posted soon, InshaAllah. This post is the Project Rationale before the program was held]

The United Voices for Peace Network (UVPN) is an organization composed of enthused and empowered Moro youth leaders from the areas of Basilan, Cotabato, Davao, Lanao, Maguindanao, Palawan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Zamboanga who are united and committed to voice out and act together for the enlightenment, empowerment and development of the Bangsamoro people in order to attain ALLAH S.W.T.’s Pleasure, Forgiveness and Mercy that will give way to the true face of PEACE and PROGRESS in Southern Philippines. Since its establishment in 2005, UVPN has been very active in upholding its noble advocacy through conducting Islamic Seminars and Symposiums, Leadership Trainings, Dialogues and Outreach Programs in different Moro communities with the sole intention of Pleasing ALLAH S.W.T.

Recognizing the efficacy of the Holy Month of Ramadhan in inculcating the divine importance of “Tawbat” or self-reformation among Muslim believers, the UVPN will be holding its Grand Qiyamul Layl Symposium 2011 with the theme: “Self-Reformation: A Gateway to Peace and Progress” on August 27-28, 2011. 8:30pm-4:00am at Sultan Kudarat Islamic Academy-Annex Compound, Cotabato City. It is an annual grand activity being undertaken by the organization which aims to make the Bangsamoro people aware of the significant role of self-reformation being taught by Ramadhan in attaining peace and progress in Southern Philippines and to promote a spirit of unity, social responsibility and leadership among them in order to bring about effective and sustainable actions as response to many problems confronting them and various misconceptions against the Muslim Ummah as a whole. This event has been annually held within the last ten days of Ramadhan, wherein the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr) can be witnessed by every Muslim (as in the Hadith of our Prophet, S.A.W). The event will be participated by hundreds of Muslims in doing 'ibadaah (worship) together for one night. The highlights of the activity are: praying Salatu At-Taraweeh together, Islamic Symposium, Qur'an Reading, praying Salatu At-Tahajjud together; and having Shuhr together.. This is a great avenue for our people, young and old, to work for the sake of Allah in Unity and in Harmony.

We are humbly asking assistance from our generous brothers and sisters by means of donating any amount of financial aid that we can use to defray our expenses. Next to Almighty ALLAH S.W.T.’s Grace and Mercy, we believe that your generosity will greatly help in making this event a success.

The following are the Objectives of this Program:

UVP Cotabato Relief Operations

July 2, 2011

THE SITUATION (and how we made a change)

This is what's happening now somewhere in Cotabato 

The whole pathway is flooded

Kids playing with their father's Pedicab

Others would stay at the top of a tricycle to keep themselves dry

And Boats are now a new way for transportation!

Relief Goods for Cotabato Flood Victims.

The United Voices for Peace Network (UVPN) will be conducting our First batch of Relief Operations on Saturday, July 2, 2011 to Cotabato. We are still accepting donations (Monetary units, or used clothes, and the like). Please reach the following contacts for different Areas.

For Cotabato Areas:                         Sohayl: 09058821456
For Marawi and Lanao Areas:           Maff: 09056491313
                                                       Hamodi: 09194857979
For Zamboanga and Nearby Areas:   Ahmad: 09067715113

InshaAllah, a second batch will follow.

                            "LET US ALL WORK HAND in HAND for the sake of ALLAH!"


News Wrappers:

"As of Friday (June 24), 76,559 families or 382,788 individuals were still affected by floods in the whole of Region 12, the Department of Social Welfare and Development reported.

In Cotabato City, Zorahayda Taha, DSWD-12 regional director, placed the number of flood-affected families inside evacuation centers at 9,077 families or 45,385 individuals, up from last Saturday’s 6,107 families or an estimated 30,535 persons..."  from: http://www.mindanews.com

"Around 21,855 of them are still staying in their homes despite being submerged in water, 4,597 families are currently staying in schools, 2,725 are sheltering in tents, while 665 are in covered courts.

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