We- the civil society organizations working for 400,432 internally displaced persons of Marawi city and Lanao del Sur — are in partnership and in complementation of roles and commitments in upholding the rights of internally displaced peoples albeit the cloak of martial law declared by President Rodrigo Duterte. We are saddened that in this 44rth…
Volleyball and other indigenous games are approaches to decrease post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among survivors of violent conflict. Recently, EcoWEB engages some evacuees hosted in Iligan city in sports, arts, music, conversations and listening to help ease their tensions and feelings. EcoWEB sees the significance of introducing sports, even in limited circumstance, to bring…
More than a month into the crisis spawned by Islamic State-inspired militants’ siege of Marawi City last May 23, a host of issues still need the attention of authorities, if only to lighten the humanitarian consequences of the continually raging war. We acknowledge the gravity of the humanitarian crisis, hence, the heavy pressure on the…
Two artists from Bicol who are currently volunteering at Ecoweb Inc. discussed Komixology and cultural arts as approach in psychosocial activities for children and youths in the evacuation centers and in-house evacuation sites. Noel C. Regachuelo and Daryl Kristopher Aguilar of Tabang Komunidad believe that “creative arts lighten the feelings of those who have experienced trauma…
Mini bags for women, medicines, mokna, hygiene kits, and grocery items. These were distributed to 96 persons at the evacuation center at barangay Saray, Iligan on June 27. This is part of the continuing humanitarian assistance given to evacuees from Marawi city hosted in Iligan for more than a month now. The goods came from…
The National Anti-Poverty Commission -Victims of Disasters and Calamities (NAPC-VDC) Sectoral Council convene for two days and deliberate various issues including the Marawi crisis situation. The sectoral council of NAPC fully supports the initiative of local NGOs in performing their humanitarian response to the massive displacement in Marawi city following the violent armed conflict between…
Women Maranao evacuees want to be busy with activities that can generate income. In response to this expressed need, EcoWEB team sends an expert on skills management and alternative livehood at Maria Cristina evacuation center to train them on creative crafting of flower decors utilizing recycled materials. The products, if produced massively, can be sold…
