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Highlights
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In addition to the USD 2 million funding allotted by the USAID in November, the Government of Australia, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, also confirmed an additional AUD 1 million (USD 786,000) to support the school feeding activities of WFP in Marawi.
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For the month of December, WFP has distributed 36.9 mt of rice to 738 returning families in three barangays in Marawi City.
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WFP is in need of mobilizing USD 5.7 million in additional financial resources to meet the needs of this operation until 31 May 2018. WFP is aiming to reach 22,000 families with general food distributions and engage 8,700 families in asset creation.
The Marawi City Situation
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After the five - month long armed conflict between government security forces and the ISIS - inspired Maute group resulted to the mass displacement of more than 353,000 persons from Marawi City, the Armed Forces of the Philippines says that 30 percent of the areas on the main battle area have been cleared of unexploded bombs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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Based on the Government ’ s post - conflict needs assessment, the Marawi siege left PHP 18 billion (USD 357 million) worth of properties damaged, and at least PHP 50 billion (USD 1 billion) is required for full rebuilding and rehabilitation of the city. It is estimated that recovery will take four years.
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As of December, approximately 26,450 families returned to 24 barangays (out of over 90) declared safe from the remnants of the conflict.
In addition to food, returning families required basic services and livelihood support. Meanwhile, 9,500 families have not yet returned due to the extensive damage to their homes. In addition, the education of schoolchildren has been adversely affected and remains a critical concern. -
Worsening the situation for the displaced population is the issue of food security and nutrition, which requires an immediate response.
WFP ’ s Emergency Food Security Assessment (EFSA) in October 2017 indicates that 35 percent of the assessed population is moderately to severely food insecure, while the acute malnutrition rate is at 8.3 percent. WFP will carry out a second round of EFSA this month which will also cover the assessment of the food security, nutrition, and livelihood needs of those displaced by Tropical Storm Tembin (locally known Vinta). -
WFP is coordinating closely with the Philippine Government through Task Force Bangon Marawi, which is currently headed by the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). As of December, HUDCC has distributed 800 temporary shelters.
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WFP relieves short - term hunger and provides the much needed aid that the people of Marawi require during this difficult time through general food distribution to families returning to their homes in Marawi City.