‘Life is most important’
This International Day of Families, we salute all parents taking the extra mile to ensure their family’s safety in the most difficult time. Salahudin Ulilisen, 22, and his wife Badria, 20, remain vigilant when . . .
CFSI MRP continues to rebuild lives in its fourth year
The story was originally published on pages 30-31 of Task Force Bangon Marawi 2020 Magazine. Since 2017, Community and Family Services International (CFSI) implements the Marawi Recovery Project (MRP) to continue rebuilding lives. The . . .
Delivering economic recovery through livelihood
The story was originally published on page 24 of Task Force Bangon Marawi 2020 Magazine. The Community and Family Services International (CFSI) is one of the international organizations helping the Philippine government in promoting . . .
Recovery from war and pandemic: CFSI Marawi COVID Recovery Project
The story was originally published by Marawi Aken, a community-initiated newspaper by and for the people of Marawi City and Lanao del Sur. The article can be found on page six of the publication. Just when . . .
Mindanao IDPs share changes in communities during CFSI, Araullo visit
Community and Family Services International (CFSI) with UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and Filipino Journalist Atom Araullo visited communities experiencing numerous displacements due to armed conflicts in the province of Maguindanao in Mindanao, Philippines. Barangays Butiren, . . .
Australia extends additional support to vulnerable families affected by COVID-19 in Mindanao
Australia is providing additional support through its partnership with Community and Family Services International (CFSI) for a COVID-19 response and recovery initiative for people displaced by the armed conflict in Marawi, along with locally . . .
The peacemakers: Like a phoenix rising from the ashes
The story is the fourth among the four-part series published in Inquirer and written by Fernando del Mundo. MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Philippines — Driving around “ground zero” three-and-a-half years after the siege of . . .
Hashim Salamat led like Nelson Mandela, says doc
The story is the third among the four-part series published in Inquirer and written by Fernando del Mundo. COTABATO, Maguindanao, Philippines — In a tree-shaded camp on the edge of the Liguasan Marsh, Hashim Salamat . . .
Children’s playtime leads to MILF rehabilitation
The story is the second among the four-part series published in Inquirer and written by Fernando del Mundo. COTABATO, Maguindanao, Philippines — It all began at playtime in a camp ran by aid workers for . . .
Commander Bravo builds his Shangri-la
The story is the first among the four-part series published in Inquirer and written by Fernando del Mundo. CAMP BILAL, Lanao del Norte, Philippines —The “Aha!” moment came to Abdullah Macapaar during a visit . . .