CARE, ACCORD, Action Against Hunger, Humanity and Inclusion, Oxfam Pilipinas, Plan International Pilipinas, Save the Children

These photos capture the humanitarian realities of Mindanao, Philippines, where communities grapple with the compounding effects of conflict, displacement, natural hazards, and climate-induced disasters. It highlights the resilience of people facing multiple crises and the essential role of humanitarian action in fragile settings. The collection primarily features moments from the ECHO-funded Action “Assisting the Most Vulnerable Communities and Schools Affected by Complex Emergencies in Accessing Quality and Timely Humanitarian Services” (ACCESS), while also showcasing complementarity with other EU-funded initiatives. The photos therefore underscore an integrated approach to fragility, by demonstrating the linkages between humanitarian response, development, and peacebuilding. From communities recovering after devastating floods to indigenous groups navigating displacement due to conflict, these images illustrate the urgent need for sustained humanitarian support in fragile settings. The exhibit also underscores the collaborative efforts of ECHO partners working on the ground, demonstrating how integrated, multi_x0002_sectoral, locally led, and context-adaptive humanitarian response - incorporating food security; shelter; water, sanitation, and hygiene; health; education; protection; and disaster preparedness - helps the least served communities adapt and rebuild. In a global context of increasing humanitarian needs and shrinking resources, these photographs serve as a testament to the enduring strength of affected populations and the necessity of principled, coordinated humanitarian action.