KGI logo Kutawato Greenland
Initiatives, Inc.
Cotabato City, Philippines

Kutawato Greenland
Initiatives, Inc. (KGI)

We are a nonprofit organization working with communities in Cotabato City and across Mindanao to protect the environment, widen access to education, and promote peace. Through community-led programs and local partnerships, we help build safer, healthier, and more inclusive places for everyone.

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Who we are

About KGI

Brief Description

We bring people together to care for natural resources, support underserved learners, and strengthen peaceful communities. Our work includes river and coastal protection, practical education, youth leadership, and local development efforts.

Our History

KGI began in 2016 with peace and community-support efforts for disadvantaged residents in Cotabato City. As we worked alongside local communities, we expanded our activities to address environmental concerns, education, livelihoods, and youth development.

What we do

Core Programs & Initiatives

Environmental &
Climate Action

  • We lead the Save the Rivers of Cotabato City Movement, organizing large river cleanups for World Rivers Day and Earth-themed activities that have mobilized more than 1,000 volunteers.
  • We spearhead mangrove planting, nurseries, and mangrove banking, including conservation work in Sitio Buaya-Buaya, Barangay Kalanganan II.
  • We advocate for a Mangrove Local Conservation Area resolution and stronger community involvement in protecting coastal ecosystems.

Education &
Community Partnerships

  • We have collaborated with Notre Dame University on literacy initiatives for Bajao learners and supported community learning activities for children and youth.
  • We have participated in school-mapping work across BARMM, including projects supported by development partners such as the World Bank and UNICEF.
  • We also support school-resilience activities that help communities prepare for flooding and other climate-related risks.

Peace &
Youth Engagement

  • We bring young people and community partners together through peace and development work, youth peace camps, and dialogue.
  • We have supported the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW), connecting youth and peace advocates in Mindanao.
  • With International Peace Youth Group (IPYG), we helped establish the 3rd Peace Monument in Cotabato City and received an HWPL Peace Award.
Our purpose

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

We work with communities to protect the environment, improve access to education, and encourage peaceful and inclusive development. We support residents, especially young people and underserved groups, through practical programs and partnerships that meet local needs.

Our Vision

We envision communities across Mindanao where people can enjoy a healthy environment, quality learning opportunities, and lasting peace. We seek a future in which every person has the chance to participate, contribute, and live with dignity.