about the consortium of bangsamoro civil society (cbcs)

Our Story

From 29 CSO’s who committed themselves to a shared vision of a Bangsamoro society where people (Darussalam) enjoy the fruits of their successful struggle for a peaceful, democratic and progressive society, The network has since then expanded to have 160 member organizations. It is a network that builds on cooperation, partnership and collaboration of civil society and duty bearers to be more effective in its advocacies for sustained peacebuilding, good governance, promotion of human rights / transitional justice and enabling environment for the delivery of basic services to needy conflict affected communities of the Bangsamoro within and outside of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Principles and Beliefs

• Collective responsibility to build peace in Mindanao and work for development of Muslim Communities (Ummah) through participatory governance and leadership by mutual consultation (Shura).
• Honor, fairness and righteousness in promoting interfaith and intercultural social cohesion and inclusive development.
• Maximizing available opportunities for the cause of peace and social justice and human rights.
• Evidence-based advocacy especially on human right violations and other protection issues in the Bangamoro.
• Advancing the struggle for freedom and self-determination through peaceful and civil engagement.
• Critical collaboration and constructive engagement approach in relating with existing government institutions and programs.
• Establishing mutual coordination with Bangsamoro groups that share the same principles in our common advocacy for Bangsamoro self-determination and development.
• Increasing our constituency by reaching out to the less organized and involved segments of the BM society.
• We commit to work with other people and groups who share our vision for peace and justice.