The IDP Initiative: Towards inclusive, democratic and productive settlements in Marawi and Iligan

Project period:

01.07.2019 - 30.09.2022

Granted amount:

2,999,494,- DKK

Organization:

Dansk International Bosætningsservice (DIB)

Partners:

Alternative Planning Initiatives (ALTERPLAN)

Pool:

Civilsamfundspuljen

Grant type:

Udviklingsindsats

World goals:

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Efforts take place in:

Philippines

Overall targets

The overall objective of the intervention is to contribute to the increased stability of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) households affected by the Marawi siege, Philippines.

Immediate targets

Objective 1: At the end of the project, partner IDPs and Lombay Ka Marawi (LKM) are able to sustain participation in multi-stakeholder mechanisms implementing resettlement and other development projects for IDPs. Objective 2: At the end of the project the IDPs are equipped with knowledge and instruments to claim their rights to safe and secure housing Objective 3: At the end of the project at least 20% of the targeted IDP families shall have increased options for livelihood

Target groups

The primary target group is made up of the IDP families organized under Lombay Ka Marawi, which is projected to total 2,157 families (8,668 persons more or less) after the CPI. They are in the Barangays of Tomas Cabili, Ubaldo Laya and Mahayahay in Iligan, in Barangay West Pantar in Pantar Municipality, and in various barangays in Marawi, including Barangay Marawi Poblacion where Sarimanok Tent City is located. Another primary target group is made up of the non-IDP households in the three barangays in Iligan whose needs will be considered in the BDRSSPs. These will be the bottom or most vulnerable 10% of the non-IDP population, which is estimated at 598 families (2,991 persons more or less). The total number in the primary target groups is thus 2,755 families (around 11,659 persons), whereas 52,1 % is women. Secondary target group consists of representatives from LGU barangay officials from the 3 Iligan barangays, the Iligan City LGU officials, Lanao del Sur Provincal LGU and the TFBM representative. At least 20 persons in total.

Resume

The overall objective of the intervention is to contribute to the increased stability of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) households affected by the Marawi siege, Philippines. The intervention intends to continue building the capacities of a newly formed organization of IDPs, Lombay Ka Marawi, for them to effectively engage with key duty-bearers in government in accessing the services and opportunities that should be made available and accessible to the IDPs. The intervention proposes to enhance the knowledge and skills of IDP leaders for active participation in the reconstruction of Marawi City and the rehabilitation of IDPs in general by linking them to services and equipping them in the areas of housing and livelihood. The primary target group is made up of the IDP families and non-IDPs households, which is projected to total 2,755 families (11,659 persons more or less). They are located in several barangays and tent cities spread around in Iligan and Marawi.