This book is for all those who believe that there is hope for peace in Mindanao. In a land where violence and destruction are the norm, four communities have boldly arisen from the ashes of war to answer the call of peace. Their peace building efforts are chronicled in this book by men and women who have risked their lives in the war-scarred heartland of Central Mindanao. Importance is also given to women and youth, victims of war, now transformed into agents of change capable of providing leadership in critical areas in Mindanao.