a woman grows seaweed in Zamboanga

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Towards peacebuilding and sustainable livelihoods in Zamboanga, Philippines

Armed conflict and the Zamboanga siege in 2013 left thousands of homes damaged and burned to the ground. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has been involved in helping families displaced by the conflict. With funding from the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), the ILO focused on creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.

19 September 2017

A seaweed entrepreneur increases her income after joining the ILO's Start and Improve Your Business training. © ILO/Arkipelago

The project implemented skills training and enterprise development activities, while linking beneficiaries with the private sector and longer-term employment opportunities. The ILO also assisted fishers and seaweed farmers with enterprise training and livelihood start-up kits with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Towards Peacebuilding and Sustainable Livelihoods in Zamboanga Philippines

Towards Peacebuilding and Sustainable Livelihoods in Zamboanga Philippines
Job skills boost confidence, build peace in Zamboanga

Job skills boost confidence, build peace in Zamboanga

ILO skills training programme provides decent work opportunities to people affected by the internal conflict in southern Philippines.

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