Merlie Mendoza

Overview

Merlie “Milet” Mendoza born Philippines January 16, 1964. Peacemaker. Joined Office of Peace Commissioner 1991. coordinated Culture of Peace program Sulu 2005; Peace and Human Security program in Basilan and Sulu 2002; assisted humanitarian relief, Mindanao, 2001. division chief Peace Consultation program 1994; Director Office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process 1993; deputy peace commissioner 1989; kidnapped for two months, Basilan, 2008. Joan Kroc Woman Peacemaker, 2010.

Quotations

“The mastery of the art of peace goes hand in hand with the mastery of the self, and that strength that you bring with you is reinforced by your relationships with people who are in very difficult situations.” (Mary Liepold, “The Power of Powerlessness”, Joan Kroc Institute Narratives, p. 51; photo peacexpeace.org)