Make A Difference Contest Round #9 "Random Act of Kindness" (Art Therapy Activity "Children with Dreams" at the Relocation Site of Marawi Siege Survivor Camp)

Hi steemians from around the globe. Id like to take this opportunity to share to the world. How a simple act of kindness can touch someone heart and life. A simple act of gentleness and care can complete change the lives of others.

I would like to thank @randomkindness for this kind of contest. Encouraging people to simple be kind to those who are in need, fragile, vulnerable, powerless and voiceless. This contest simply portray that we are human. We can do more better things not only to our fellow human but to all creation in this world.

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"No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted." - Pinterest

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Photo credits by Sittie "Tots"

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Fast Fact:

1. The Battle of Marawi (Filipino: Labanan sa Marawi), also known as the Marawi siege (Filipino: Pagkubkob sa Marawi) and the Marawi crisis (Filipino: Krisis sa Marawi), was a five-month-long armed conflict in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, that started on 23 May 2017, between Philippine government security forces and militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the Maute and Abu Sayyaf Salafi jihadist groups. The battle also became the longest urban battle in the modern history of the Philippines.

According to the Philippine government, the clashes began during an offensive in Marawi to capture Isnilon Hapilon, the leader of the ISIL-affiliated Abu Sayyaf group, after receiving reports that Hapilon was in the city, possibly to meet with militants of the Maute group. A deadly firefight erupted when Hapilon's forces opened fire on the combined Army and police teams and called for reinforcements from the Maute group, an armed group that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and which is believed to be responsible for the 2016 Davao City bombing, according to military spokesmen.

Maute group militants attacked Camp Ranao and occupied several buildings in the city, including Marawi City Hall, Mindanao State University, a hospital and the city jail. They also occupied the main street and set fire to Saint Mary's Cathedral, Ninoy Aquino School and Dansalan College, run by the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP). The militants also took a priest and several churchgoers hostage.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines stated that some of the terrorists were foreigners who had been in the country for a long time, offering support to the Maute group in Marawi. Their main objective was to raise an ISIL flag at the Lanao del Sur Provincial Capitol and declare a wilayat or provincial ISIL territory in Lanao del Sur.

On 17 October 2017, the day after the deaths of militant leaders Omar Maute and Isnilon Hapilon, President Duterte declared Marawi was "liberated from terrorist influence". Then on 23 October 2017, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced that the five-month battle against the terrorists in Marawi had finally ended.

(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Marawi)

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Because of the Battle many are now internally displaced from their homelands. Many are uprooted from their native homes. Many have gone sick and ill. Many have failed to continue their schools and study. In order to address this alarming situation. The group of teachers, professors, students and concern individuals volunteer themselves to lessen the agony and pain they are feeling right now particularly the children.

The volunteers initiated a art activity that will draw out the positivity within of the children to subside the struggles, heart aches, and hardship within. The said activity aim to normalize the natural routine of the children and reduce the traumatic stress they have within. The activity purpose is to allow children to express their thoughts and dreams. Its objective is to harness the positive vibes and energy of the children to uplift themselves from this tough times.

Below are photo footage of children engaging in the said activity. The photo portrays the real life situation they wish to attain in this activity. The photo's below describe the desire of the children to restore their homes and community. Rebuild their land and their schools. Reunited with their fellow friends, neighbors and relatives. Head back to their old home and complete their family, be united once again.

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Children are eager to join the said activity

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Each child demonstrate their thoughts and ideas by simply materializing it in pencil, ball pen and crayons.

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Each group unite and shown pro active cooperation. Such a lively scene seeing them discussing their thoughts and ideas.

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One of the children volunteer to draw for his fellow group mate so they can place all the dreams and hope in their illustration board.

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This little boy wanted to restore their house from the bombing caused by the war.

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The younger children are amaze by the working hands of creativity of their older sister.

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Children are coloring their works ,it is now more alive and joyful as they are.

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Children presenting their works as a group. And this is the community they will to rebuild and restore.

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Children are excited to present their works and speak more about their place and their respective dreams.

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Such an inspiring bundle of joy demonstrating and presenting their dreams and how they want it to be. Their smiles are priceless, despite the traumatic event in their lives they found strength to bounce back together with their new friends.

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Children are demonstrating and presenting their humble community they wish to lived in once again. They wish a hospital so everyone can be taken care of in terms of sickness and illness. They want a school where they can write, read and study. They want a playground where they can play freely and happily.

This children are phenomenal. They draw and colored a mosque where they wish to pray and ask Allah to stop the war and return the good old days. They wish to pray that everything will be fine and peaceful. No more war. No more fighting. No more guns, bullets, bombs, explosion, bleeding and death. This children are so innocent and kind. This photo simple illustrate that not all muslim are bad or terrorist as what the stereotyping of our society.

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Sittie "Tots" for showing his passion, kindness, generosity, love, and care for the children affected from the arm conflict of marawi. You have shown so much blessings to the children. You gave life and meaning to them once again. Thank you for the positive opportunity. I am truly happy to meet you and learn great things from you. Insha Allah. God Bless you always.

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If you wish to join or participate in this contest. Feel free to visit this link to know more about the contest and its corresponding steps and instructions.

https://steemit.com/contest/@randomkindness/make-a-difference-contest-round-9

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I humble invite the following individuals who could share with us their simple way of showing the world kindness and care.

@baby07 @hiddenblade @godlovermel25 @fiel04 @diosarich @drueeey @iyanpol12

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