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LOOK: Marawi in the eyes of a young 'bakwit'
LOOK: Marawi in the eyes of a young 'bakwit'
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 03, 2017 01:19 PM PHT
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Updated Jul 03, 2017 04:05 PM PHT
MANILA (UPDATED) - A tree, a house, flowers, and a tank in the middle.
MANILA (UPDATED) - A tree, a house, flowers, and a tank in the middle.
This was how a 5-year-old evacuee depicted his war-torn hometown of Marawi in a simple drawing.
This was how a 5-year-old evacuee depicted his war-torn hometown of Marawi in a simple drawing.
The drawing was part of the psychosocial activities conducted by the Teach Peace, Build Peace movement aimed at helping kids from Marawi, who were traumatized by the conflict.
The drawing was part of the psychosocial activities conducted by the Teach Peace, Build Peace movement aimed at helping kids from Marawi, who were traumatized by the conflict.
Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman, the group's founding president and executive director, said the kids' drawings show how the ongoing crisis is affecting them.
Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman, the group's founding president and executive director, said the kids' drawings show how the ongoing crisis is affecting them.
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"Meron silang nightmares na paulit-ulit. Tumatakbo sa kanilang isipan ang nangyari. Merong bata ang kuwento, ayaw na nilang pumasok sa eskuwelahan," Usman said.
"Meron silang nightmares na paulit-ulit. Tumatakbo sa kanilang isipan ang nangyari. Merong bata ang kuwento, ayaw na nilang pumasok sa eskuwelahan," Usman said.
"Sabi niya ayaw nila mag-enroll sa Iligan dahil natatakot sila kapag umabot ang giyera sa Iligan, mahihiwalay sila sa pamilya. Dun makikita natin 'yung takot na meron sila," she added.
"Sabi niya ayaw nila mag-enroll sa Iligan dahil natatakot sila kapag umabot ang giyera sa Iligan, mahihiwalay sila sa pamilya. Dun makikita natin 'yung takot na meron sila," she added.
Aside from drawing, members of the group also brought stuff toys and art kits for the young bakwits. They also joined games, singing, and story telling activities.
Aside from drawing, members of the group also brought stuff toys and art kits for the young bakwits. They also joined games, singing, and story telling activities.
"Kapag ang bata nakayakap sa stuffed toy, may sense of healing, and we have been collecting stuffed toys and art kits that they can use while they are here," Usman said.
"Kapag ang bata nakayakap sa stuffed toy, may sense of healing, and we have been collecting stuffed toys and art kits that they can use while they are here," Usman said.
Maida Amintao, whose two kids joined the activities, said it has been difficult for them to overcome the mental and emotional sufferings brought by the war.
Maida Amintao, whose two kids joined the activities, said it has been difficult for them to overcome the mental and emotional sufferings brought by the war.
"Minsan umiiyak, minsan malungkot. Gusto nilang mag-aral. Sinasabi nila na kung puwede, uwi na tayo mamayang gabi. Sinasabi ko, hindi puwede, hindi pa tapos ang gulo," Amintao said.
"Minsan umiiyak, minsan malungkot. Gusto nilang mag-aral. Sinasabi nila na kung puwede, uwi na tayo mamayang gabi. Sinasabi ko, hindi puwede, hindi pa tapos ang gulo," Amintao said.
Members of the Teach Peace, Build Peace movement have been going to evacuation centers in Iligan City to visit the displaced children of Marawi.
Members of the Teach Peace, Build Peace movement have been going to evacuation centers in Iligan City to visit the displaced children of Marawi.
Aside from the helping the young Marawi evacuees, the group is also pushing peace education to prevent possible conflicts in the country.
Aside from the helping the young Marawi evacuees, the group is also pushing peace education to prevent possible conflicts in the country.
WATCH: Marawi kids sing songs of peace, part of Teach Peace Build Peace Movement psychosocial activity. pic.twitter.com/x6m0r1jlpL
— Ron Gagalac (@rongagalac) July 3, 2017
WATCH: Marawi kids sing songs of peace, part of Teach Peace Build Peace Movement psychosocial activity. pic.twitter.com/x6m0r1jlpL
— Ron Gagalac (@rongagalac) July 3, 2017
As of Sunday, July 2, the military said they have killed 336 terrorists, while 84 fatalities have been recorded on the government side.
As of Sunday, July 2, the military said they have killed 336 terrorists, while 84 fatalities have been recorded on the government side.
At least 39 civilians, meanwhile were killed as the conflict in the southern city enters its 42nd day.
At least 39 civilians, meanwhile were killed as the conflict in the southern city enters its 42nd day.
The military previously reported 44 civilian fatalities but adjusted it to 39 after a SOCO report on the recently-found cadavers.-- Report from Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News
The military previously reported 44 civilian fatalities but adjusted it to 39 after a SOCO report on the recently-found cadavers.-- Report from Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News
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