Song Writing Contest Mechanics

Theme: “Integrity of Heart and Mind, A Way to Reconciliation and Peace
Duration: Nov. 15, 2008 – December 2, 2008

General Guidelines
1. All entries must come from any amateur song writer or band within Socksargen Area.
2. All entries must be an original composition.
3. All entries should be submitted on or before Nov. 25, 2008 printed clearly with address and contact number at the Project Management Office of EU- Habitat for Humanity Philippines, San Pablo Street, Lagao, General Santos City or email to panaghoy@buildforpeaceinmindanao.net or logon to http://www.buildforpeaceinmindanao.net/ for more details.
4. Lyrics must not contain bad words.
5. Music genre must be Reggae, Pop, Alternative, Folk, and Ballad.
6. All entries must not exceed 4 minutes if interpreted.
7. All entries should be related to the theme “Integrity of Heart and Mind, A way to Reconciliation and Peace”.
8. Any Language and or dialects are welcome to this competition.


II. RATIONALE

In collaboration with various stakeholders operating in South Central Mindanao, The European Union assisted “Build for Peace in Mindanao” project implemented by Habitat for Humanity Philippines foundation has been exerting rigorous efforts aiming for the lasting peace in Mindanao.

This year's peace week celebration will be of significant yet endless effort of the peace advocates to showcase their undying support and tireless quest for peace considering the various arm conflicts occurring in various parts of Mindanao.

This year, the Project Monitoring Team of Habitat for Humanity Philippines will spearhead the Week of Peace celebration with the assistance of the Peace Network in Socksargen and other stakeholders. With the theme “Integrity of heart and mind, a way to reconciliation and peace”, the activity will host and convene peace workers in all walks of life, share their aspirations and longings through music and to show window that peace is still workable in this strife torn surroundings of Mindanao.


III. OBJECTIVE

· To increase awareness on the celebration of the Mindanao Week of Peace;
· To instill among the young the seed of peace in Mindanao through music
· To disseminate accurate and timely information on the continuing peace efforts of the Bishop Ulama Conference, the government and the various sector
· To gather feedback from the people on the issues, problems and concerns confronting the peace process.
· Highlights peace initiatives of various members of the peace network


IV. EXPECTED OUTPUTS

After the activity celebration, it is hoped that participants and spectators will have

Come up with an advocacy music album for lasting peace in Mindanao;
Increased their level of awareness and understanding of the peace building efforts initiated in Mindanao by various stakeholders;
Accessed and generated supports from different national line agencies, LGUs, religious sectors, IP leaders, student sectors and private personalities;
Disseminated activity objectives for public knowledge and information; and
Generated communities’ peace perception, understanding and level of awareness, and initially solicited recommendation in support to the promotion of peace and development in Mindanao.
Produced 400 CD albums for RESDEV purposes of Gensan Habitat for Humanity to support its Peace Building Initiatives


V. METHODOLOGY/STRATEGY

Activity dissemination shall be conducted through TV and radio programs and by advertisement, as activity information partners to maximize the information coverage through their existing and regular information program on air and print media.

In the conduct and facilitation of the song writing contest, the project monitoring team of Habitat for Humanity Philippines shall take charge as secretariat along with the assistance of the Socksargen Peace Network.


VI. DETAILS OF TARGET PARTICIPANTS

All the amateur song writers and or composers and Music artists in Mindanao are invited to participate the month long celebration of the Song writing contest.

V11. DETAILS OF THE IMPLEMENTER/MANAGEMENT

The activity will be spearheaded by the Technical Working Group coming from Habitat for Humanity Philippines and Socksargen Peace Network.