UVPN Programs

Bismillah. In the name of Allah the most Gracious, the most Merciful.
Alhamdulillah. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all beings.

By request from our members and applicants alike, we have finally posted the recorded Programs and Activities of UVPN Throughout Mindanao and Palawan. Other programs may not have been included in this table due to our failure to document them, may Allah correct us if we missed some of them. Please feel free to email us, or post your comments below if you found some of these erroneous, shukran!

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ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Program Title	Dates and Area of Implementation	Actors / Partners
Inauguration of MSU Chapter	September 1, 2007 at Mindanao State University-Main Campus.	UVPN-MSU
Sale for a Cause	September 3-8, 2007 at Sultan Kudarat Islamic Academy, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao	UVPN SKIA
Trainers’ Training I	December 24, 2007 at ORC Compound, Cotabato City	UVPN, Inspired Youth Optimistic Guild representatives
Trainers’ Training II	December 25, 2007 at Parang, Maguindanao.	UVPN, MSU-Seasider Students & Professionals Organization
Over-Night Leadership Training	February 16, 2008 at Mindanao State University-Main Campus	UVPN-MSU
2009 Islamic Leadership Training and Peace Workshop	December 27-28, 2009 at Sultan Kudarat Islamic Academy	UVPN-SKIA
2010 Islamic Leadership Training and Peace Workshop	October 29-30, 2010 at Sultan Kudarat Islamic Academy	UVPN-SKIA

Grand Iftar Extension: Davao

As part of the Grand Iftar Series 2011, the United Voices for Peace Network had sponsored a one-day Grand Iftar in Al-Masjido Salaam, Sangilangan Muslim Village, Ma-a, Davao City  last August 29, 2011. This program is part of the series of Iftar Programs conducted in other areas in Mindanao and Palawan by the end of the Holy month of Ramadhan, to promote Unity among the Muslims amidst the great distance that separates them. 

Foods were prepared outside the Masjid

Grand Iftar Extension: Sulu

In coordination with Muslim Youth Volunteers in Sulu and Zamboanga, the United Voices for Peace Network had sponsored a one-day Grand Iftar in Masjid Godinez, Jolo, Sulu last August 29, 2011. This program is part of the series of Iftar Programs conducted in other areas in Mindanao and Palawan by the end of the Holy month of Ramadhan, to promote Unity among the Muslims amidst the great distance that separates them. 

Masjid Godinez

The Mahmum in the Masjid sharing the blessings

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: