In the Philippines, JRS is working on the island of Mindanao, which has been gripped by armed conflict since the 1970s. The Marawi siege in 2017, and other violent incidents, led to the declaration of martial law, and exacerbated the security and displacement crises that have plagued the region for decades. Some 4 million Filipinos have been displaced due to armed conflict, crime, and clan violence in Mindanao since 2000.

In cooperation with local partner organisations, JRS Philippines offers support to those who have been forcibly displaced within the country due to armed conflict and natural disasters.

JRS Philippines focuses on women’s groups and advancing sustainable livelihoods for internally displaced people (IDP) and returnee communities. These efforts are meant to strengthen IDP involvement and participation in ongoing peace dialogues.