Monomad Challenge - The Smile of Healing and Recovery

in Black And White4 years ago (edited)

Hi my name is "Uwanderer". I am a humanitarian worker. And a aspiring photographer. This is my first entry in this community and I am looking forward to learning from everyone.

And I would like to share with you my entry for #monomad challenge by @monochromes.


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Photo Details

📸 Sony Xperia

Location: Marawi City, Mindanao, Philippines 🇵🇭

Short Detail of the Photo

The peope in marawi city experience an all out war with the ISIS inspired militant group that wreck havoc in the city last March 23, 2017. The gunfight between the Philippine armed forces and uniform personnel last for almost six months.

The all out war have displaced almost 300,000 individuals and claimed around 1,200 lives. Many families have lost their houses, properties, and loved ones.

Countless children were affected and suffered traumatic experience from the said siege.

In response to this crisis, a small organisation responded to this call providing psychosocial care for the children. For several years of art therapy, music therapy, play therapy, story telling, and interactive games.

The children in marawi city is glowing their smiles again. It's really rewarding and fulfilling to see them smile, laugh, and be children again.

Thank you for listen and hearing this short story.