In May 2017 the centre of Marawi City was taken over by Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State of Iran and Syria (ISIS). This started a six month battle before the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) could take back the city and defeat the rebels.
Disaster Aid Australia and Balay Mindanaw, our local partner immediately responded to the crisis situation by assisting in the supply of safe water with Skyhydrants and also providing tents and tarpaulins in the displaced persons camps.
Disaster Aid Australia Directors David Langworthy and Brian Ashworth were able to visit Marawi earlier in this year to see how the reconstruction efforts were proceeding. During the visit the Directors, and Balay Mindanaw representatives, were briefed by the Commander of the Bangon Marawi Task Force who are responsible for reconstruction of the city and bringing the residents back to their home city.
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