On
August 2007 the
Muslim–Christian Peacemakers’ Association (MCPA) CC, assisted by
The Peacemakers’ Circle CC, finished the construction of a “sari-sari” (
"variety")
store. This small-scale enterprise is hoped to jumpstart a livelihood program to help generate income for the grassroots members of MCPA-CC. The structure was built as a requirement to avail of a government assistance program called Self-Employment Assistance - Kaunlaran(
“progress”) Program offered by the Department of Social Welfare & Development (DSWD). If approved and the application for grant capital awarded, the MCPA will be able to successfully launch the Muslim-Christian cooperative store that not only takes “interfaith cooperation” to a new level, but also paves the way towards economic sustainability and entrepreneurial growth in the community.
Meanwhile, on
December 28, 2007 the MCPA-CC and The Peacemakers’ Circle CC once again partnered for a smaller-scale
Medical Mission for the individual members of MCPA and their families from Barangay 188, Tala community.
With the help of Imam and Police Chief Inspector Ebra Moxsir of the Imam Council of the Philippines and the Chaplain Service of the Philippine National Police, a medical staff of 6 personnel (who were also police officers) were provided to conduct the mission.
Around 50 adult patients received medical attention.