PLEDGE was formed in 2012 after the MTF expanded its development efforts to support the Philippine Government and MILF peace process. It is a community livelihood and enterprise program that provides business trainings, market linkages, and business tools and equipment in 11 conflict-affected areas in Mindanao. The program also builds the capacity of the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) to implement and monitor local economic development projects through trainings and by facilitating networks and partnerships with public and private institutions from the national, regional, and local levels.

To date, Barangay Koronadal Proper, Polomok, South Cotabato and Barangay Mamaanum Proper, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur began enterprise initiatives in rice and corn production; food catering services, dressmaking and embroidery; goat raising production; and fruit and vegetable processing.