Who can be a Host Partner Organization
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 Duly registered under the Philippine law
 At least one year operation with regular staff
and office
 Compatible or parallel with KI's VMG
 Clear and defined Developmental Plan
 Has clear and specific job objectives and
descriptions
 Established systems, policies and
procedures
 Official/authorized signatory and
contact person
 Willing to have a counterpart of at least 50%
of volunteer's allowance and accommodation
What our beneficiaries say...
Ismael Agip, Farmer
Dimayon, Lanao del Norte
“Razul was very helpful to us
during the training. He was
able to teach us in our own
language the mechanics in
concocting organic fertilizers.
All of us farmers, Razul and
Boboy (Razul’s supervisor)
worked together”
You can visit us at:
Door J-10, Monlan Apartment, Purok
Anthurium, Mahayahay, Iligan City
Mindanao, Philippines
Telefax: (+63) 63 221-5523
Email: info@ki-volunteer.org
Website: www.ki-volunteer.org
What our volunteers say... www.ki-volunteer.
Yasnimah Macapodi
KI volunteer 2008/09
“The end of my placement last
August 2009 is not the end of
being a volunteer; it is just
the start of a new beginning.
With my experience, now I
could say I’ve grown to be a
strong young lady ready to face life challenges. “I’m no
longer the young girl they used to know”. Now, I’m heading
towards fulfilling my goals and hopefully end up being the
person I always wanted to be..."
Shaminoden Sambitory Be a Muslim Youth
KI volunteer 2006/07
Volunteer
with
“Everything changed when I
volunteered for KI. In the
organization where I was placed
I was the only Muslim.
Sometimes it was difficult working in
a Christian organization because their culture is
KAPAMAGOGOPA
very different. However, it was really great and I
experienced new things about work and life”
INC
United Nations/BMW
Madania Malang Intercultural Innovation Award
KI volunteer 2009/10 Winner 2013
Banyan Tree Value Challenge
Winner 2009
"I am an Agri-business
Management graduate of MSU
General Santos City. Coming from
Tagum City, I never thought I would be
travelling as far as Iligan City and will be working
as a KI volunteer. I am grateful that I was given a
chance to learn new skills and hopefully impact a
positive change in the community.
“Believing in Change but Keeping the Faith”
What is KI?
Kapamagogopa Inc (KI) is the first and only
Muslim volunteer sending organization in the
Philippines. We are a non-profit NGO that was
founded in 2004.
KI’s Vision
“Sustained communities that are peaceful,
prosperous and self-reliant.”
KI’s Mission
“A Muslim organization working with partner
organizations for the attainment of peaceful,
self-reliant, multi-cultural and well developed
communities through advocacy and
volunteering”
KI’s Accomplishments
 Since 2005, KI has placed 79 volunteers in
organizations working for Peace &
Development
 Contributed over 170,000 hours of
voluntary work
 Worked with 23 host partner
organizations
 Touched directly or indirectly the lives of
over 700,000 people in the Philippines.
 All previous volunteers have gone on to full
employment. Many working for Peace and
Development Organizations as staff, some
in senior positions
 14 became staff at International NGOs
What does KI do? The Volunteer Program
Mobilizes young Muslim professionals to become KI volunteering placements last for 1 year
peace weavers and volunteers for peace and usually starting in September
development.
Volunteers are placed with organizations
working for peace and development in
Enables them to have the chance to break social
Mindanao and other parts of the Philippines.
isolation and to work in multi-cultural
environments.
Breaks the stereotype that sees Muslims only as
recipients, with no or little recognition of their
skills and contribution to development and peace Who can be a KI Volunteer?
building
 20-27 years of age
 Single Muslim male or
female
 Hold Bachelor
Degree
 Able to commit to
one year full time
 Can speak, write and
understand the following languages: Eng-
lish; Filipino (Tagalog), one common ethnic
dialect
 Experience is not necessary but must be
willing to learn and work in depressed
communities
What are the benefits of volunteering with
KI? How to Apply
 Make a significant change in working towards peace
Online:
 An opportunity to develop your skills on a profes-
sional level
Go to www.ki-volunteer.org and download an
application form. You can send your application by
 Become an ambassador for Muslims sharing skills email.
 Receive 4 weeks skills training
 Exposure to diverse cultures OR
Visit us at the KI office in Iligan City
 Living and working in a challenging environment
 Modest monthly allowance and accommodation You can apply any time but KI selects and recruits
 Accident Insurance once a year usually in May/June