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Published July 8, 2021, 10:03 AM Microsoft recently partnered with two global organizations, software provider AID:Tech and Save the Children Philippines, to help thousands of displaced Filipinos in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur Province, Philippines. In 2017, Marawi City, located in the Philippines’ southernmost main island of Mindanao, was the site of a protracted armed engagement between the Philippine military and local militant organizations. This fighting displaced over 370,000 Filipinos. ...

MARAWI CITY, May 10 (PIA)--Approximately 20 internally displaced persons of this city are set to showcase their livelihood products through a trade fair as part of the Marawi Week of Peace celebration from May 17 to 23 this year.  Located inside and outside of the provincial gymnasium, the trade fair aims to give a venue to feature the local products of Maranao entrepreneurs and business owners and to provide them market exposure. (From left to right) Dr. Rosalinda Pineda Department of Trade a...

Save the Children urges unhampered protection for children as Maguindanao conflict seen to intensify Format 12 Apr 2021 Save the Children Philippines has called for continuous and concerted response on the protection of children and their families who have been affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Maguindanao as local authorities and humanitarian actors expect prolonged struggle and further displacement in the region. More than 60,000 individuals have been displaced, including an estimated...

MARAWI CITY, Dec. 10 (PIA) - Save the Children Philippines believes more jobs and livelihood for women in conflict-affected Mindanao provinces will improve the lives of thousands of displaced children and their families who face risks from lingering armed conflict, and the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The child rights organization marks the International Day of Human Rights calling for the strengthening of women’s rights to economic empowerment, and critical participation i...