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MARAWI CITY–The Australian government, through its embassy in Manila, partnered with international humanitarian organizations to distribute livelihood projects for internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Australian ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorley led the turnover to the 86 containers still living in two evacuation sites of the Sarimanok Evacuation in Barangay Poblacion, October 26.
Together with Gorley was the representatives of the Community and Family Services International (CFSI) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), who called the livelihood initiative "Marawi Recovery Project."
They distributed motorcycles equipped with sidecars, sewing machines, refrigerators, and coconut grinders.
In her message, Gorley said Australia will remain a good friend of the Philippines and a responsive neighbor.
"We stand ready to support the Philippine Government and the Filipino people especially in time of emergencies and disasters. And we recognize the fact that they are economically independent, "she said.
Gorley said she was delighted with the opportunity to see the Marawi recovery project, and lauded the spirits of the IDPs for their resiliency.
CFSI Executive Director Steven Muncy said the Marawi Recovery Project is funded by the Australian Government and is implementing the CFSI in partnership with the FAO, Bangon Marawi Task Force, and the local government of Marawi City.
"Even during the crisis in Marawi, the Australian government was thinking about the recovery of the Marawi people, which they came up with," he said.
Sanao Dayaan, a recipient of a sewing machine, expressed gratitude to the Australian government. She said the sari-sari-sari store (variety store), and her family now depends on her hand-sewing dresses and pillowcases.
"With the sewing machine, I will no longer have difficulty in sewing dresses and pillowcases. it will be faster and easier, "she said in vernacular. (PNA)
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