Mediators Network for Sustainable Peace

What Mediators Network for Sustainable Peace does

Mediators Network for Sustainable Peace, Inc. (MedNet) is a Philippine non-stock, non-profit NGO founded on November 26, 1999 and headquartered in Quezon City. It operates a national network of approximately 58 trained mediator members distributed across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, delivering community-level conflict resolution services including mediation, negotiation coaching, facilitation, and conflict analysis. Its service population comprises marginalized communities (farmers, fishers, indigenous peoples, urban poor) facing land, resource, ancestral domain, and clan (rido) disputes, alongside government agencies (DENR, DAR, NCIP, LGUs) and civil society organizations that require capacity building.

MedNet's core intellectual property is the EDRMP (Empowering Dispute Resolution/Management Processes) methodology, refined over 25+ years, which is packaged into a ladderized four-course training program (Course 1: EDRMP & Non-Violent Communication; Course 2: Conflict Mapping; Course 3: Mediation; Course 4: Healing & Reconciliation) plus supporting tools such as a Conflict Mapping analytical framework and a SMART negotiation methodology. The organization also publishes The Mediator magazine and reference books on mediation practice.

The business model combines grant-funded project work with fee-for-service training and direct mediation. Major institutional funders include KZE (Katholische Zentralstelle für Entwicklungshilfe), UNDP (SPAN Programme), and NCIP-SMI, while training and mediation sessions are priced at Php 5,000-15,000 locally and $250-$1,300 USD for international participants. OADR accreditation granted September 8, 2023 by the Department of Justice formally authorizes MedNet to provide services to government agencies, and a 2026 MOU with Mabuwaya Foundation signals extension into environmental stewardship and indigenous land issues.

Name

Mediators Network for Sustainable Peace

Legal name

Mediators Network for Sustainable Peace, Inc.

Website

https://mediatorsnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MedNet is a Philippine non-profit NGO operating a national network of mediators delivering conflict resolution, negotiation coaching, and EDRMP-based training to marginalized communities, government agencies, and civil society organizations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Peace, Security Sector Reform & Stabilization Programs (BPADABAH)

Keywords

• Alternative dispute resolution
• Conflict mediation services
• Peacebuilding training
• Community mediation network
• ADR capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Capacity-building training services for local and international clients. Local training courses range from Php 5,000 to Php 15,000 per participant; international training ranges from $500 to $1,300 USD per participant. Includes EDRMP courses, Conflict Mapping, Mediation, and Healing & Reconciliation programs.
2. Direct Mediation Services: Direct mediation and negotiation services provided to disputing parties. Local mediation sessions at Php 5,000 per session; international at $250 USD per session. Negotiation coaching and mentoring services also provided.
3. Customized Intervention Services: Tailored intervention programs designed based on Training Needs Assessment (TNA) and needs assessment. Covers intervention design, materials development, logistical provisions, and actual intervention delivery. Local rates Php 8,000-10,000; international $250-500 USD.
4. Project Funding: Funding from international development organizations (KZE/Katholische Zentralstelle, UNDP) and government agencies (NCIP-SMI) for specific peacebuilding and conflict resolution projects across multiple regions in the Philippines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MedNet is a Philippine-based non-governmental organization that delivers alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services and conflict resolution training built around its proprietary EDRMP (Empowering Dispute Resolution/Dispute Management Processes) methodology. Its core offerings include four ladderized e-EDRMP training courses (EDRMP & Non-Violent Communication, Conflict Mapping, Mediation, and Healing & Reconciliation) and direct services such as conflict analysis, mediation, negotiation coaching, and facilitation for marginalized communities, government agencies, NGOs, and civil society organizations.

Product overview

Mediators Network for Sustainable Peace (MedNet) is a non-governmental organization offering a portfolio of conflict resolution services centered on its proprietary Empowering Dispute Resolution/Management Processes (EDRMP) methodology. The core offering consists of four ladderized e-EDRMP training courses: Course 1 (EDRMP & Non-Violent Communication), Course 2 (Conflict Mapping), Course 3 (Mediation), and Course 4 (Healing & Reconciliation). These are complemented by direct services including Conflict Analysis & Conflict Mapping, Mediation, Negotiation Coaching, and Facilitation. The organization also publishes The Mediator Magazine and maintains a library of books including Conflict Mapping and Building Peace. MedNet operates primarily as a service organization rather than a software platform, delivering training and mediation services across the Philippines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Course 1 - EDRMP & Non-Violent Communication Introductory training course that familiarizes learners with the nature of conflicts, features and approaches of EDRMP, Conflict Diagnostic Tools (CDTs), and Non-Violent Communication (NVC), and develops a conflict scoping report. Priced at Php 10,000 per participant locally.
• Course 2 - Conflict Mapping Advanced training course teaching future mediators how to design and conduct conflict map research, including data gathering methods, conflict map design, data validation workshops, and action planning. Priced at Php 15,000 per participant locally.
• Course 3 - Mediation 32-hour (4-day) training course covering interest-based negotiation, three mediation approaches (interest-based, narrative, and harmony mediation), and mediation skills for experienced mediators. Priced at Php 5,000 per participant locally.
• Course 4 - Healing & Reconciliation and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms Final course of the ladderized e-EDRMP training program focused on healing and reconciliation perspectives, transitional justice, and designing dispute resolution mechanisms for communities. Priced at Php 5,000 per participant locally.
• Conflict Analysis & Conflict Mapping Service Analytical service that constructs a conflict map to determine the scope of a conflict and possible actions to resolve or manage it by identifying issues, stakeholders, goals, interests, and levels of influence.
• Mediation Service Structured, interactive process where impartial third parties (MedNet mediators) assist disputing parties in resolving conflicts using specialized communication and negotiation techniques. Addresses land disputes, housing, rido (violent clan disputes), water issues, and ancestral domain claims. Priced at Php 5,000 per session locally and $250 USD per session internationally.
• Negotiation Coaching Service Training and support service on interest-based negotiation that helps groups negotiate for their interests on select issues including mining, fisheries, environment, natural resource disputes, and ancestral domain claims.
• Facilitation Service Service helping groups work together better, understand common objectives, and plan accordingly. Facilitators remain neutral while focusing on eliciting ideas from participants during policy mediations and strategic planning sessions.
• The Mediator Magazine Official magazine of Mediators Network for Sustainable Peace featuring real stories, expert insights, and practical tools on mediation including conflict mapping and nonviolent communication.
• Conflict Mapping Book Book available in MedNet's library covering conflict mapping methodologies and practices.
• Building Peace: Best Mediation Practices in Filipino Communities Book documenting best mediation practices in Filipino communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ successfully accomplished projects in 24 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mabuwaya FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026MOU signed for Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Stewardship Project in Santa Ana, Cagayan. The partnership aims to work with Indigenous communities while promoting environmental stewardship and protection of ancestral lands. MedNet brings peacebuilding and dialogue expertise while Mabuwaya Foundation contributes biodiversity conservation expertise.
• Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency under Department of Justice that granted MedNet its accreditation on September 8, 2023, enabling provision of services to government offices and agencies.
• OADR (Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization shown in MedNet's partner logos section
• LOGOTRIminorOthersPartner organization shown in MedNet's partner logos section
• PMPI (Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization shown in MedNet's partner logos section
• OPAPP (Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization shown in MedNet's partner logos section - government peace office

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Alert: Global NGO specializing in conflict transformation and peacebuilding through dialogue, training, and policy work. Directly comparable to MedNet in mission, methodology (people-focused conflict resolution), and NGO/non-profit delivery model operating in conflict-affected countries.
• Conciliation Resources: International NGO focused on peacebuilding, mediation support, and capacity development in conflict-affected societies. Comparable to MedNet through shared emphasis on local mediator networks, training of community-level practitioners, and work on resource and land-related conflicts.
• Search for Common Ground: Largest dedicated peacebuilding NGO operating across 30+ countries with dialogue, training, and mediation programs. Closely aligned with MedNet in offering structured training (e.g. dialogue facilitation) plus direct mediation services to community and government stakeholders in conflict-affected regions.
• Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD): Mediation-specialist organization that provides neutral mediation services and supports local mediation capacity in armed conflicts. Peer to MedNet on the mediation methodology axis, though HD operates at higher geopolitical levels; both share a belief in third-party mediation over formal judicial processes.
• Swisspeace (swisspeace): Swiss-based peace research and practice organization running training, mediation support, and policy programs on conflict transformation. Comparable to MedNet in delivering capacity-building training, conflict analysis, and accompaniment to local mediators in fragile contexts.
• Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute (MPI): Philippine-based training institute offering intensive courses in conflict transformation, peacebuilding, and restorative justice across Mindanao. Direct peer to MedNet on a training-program basis, particularly relevant given overlapping BARMM and Mindanao service geography.
• Gastón Z. Ortigas Peace Institute (GZO Peace): Philippine-based peace institute advancing non-violent conflict resolution through training, research, and policy advocacy. Most direct geographic peer to MedNet — both are Philippine NGOs offering peace education and ADR capacity-building services to the same national stakeholder base.

Regional players

• Balay Mindanaw Foundation: Mindanao-based community development and peacebuilding NGO providing training and grassroots facilitation. Comparable to MedNet in being a Philippine community-peace NGO working in Mindanao, though Balay Mindanaw's emphasis is community development rather than formal ADR methodology.
• Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID): Southeast Asia-focused civil society organization working on conflict transformation, governance, and human rights in the Philippines and beyond. Peer to MedNet in addressing land, resource, and governance conflicts in Philippine geographies, with comparable NGO delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• The Asia Foundation: Major international development organization that has historically funded MedNet's founding initiatives (1995–1998). Compares as a broad incumbent that supports ADR/peacebuilding capacity-building across the Philippines and wider Asia, overlapping with MedNet's core service domain at a portfolio rather than specialist niche level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MedNetPH
• YouTubebit.ly/MedNetPH
• Facebookfacebook.com/mednetPH
• Instagraminstagram.com/mednetph
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mednetph

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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