The Mindanao Trust Fund (MTF) monitored program progress in 13 beneficiary sites across seven provinces during the 14th Implementation Support Mission (ISM) from November 21 to 25, 2016.

MTF representatives, including donor members from the European Union, Australia and the World Bank, as well as implementing partners from the Bangsamoro Development Agency, Community and Family Services International and MinLand, visited Camps, Bangsamoro Solidarity, Bangsamoro ADVANCE and PLEDGE communities to discuss with beneficiaries, barangay local government officials and community organizers project implementation and financial management practices. 

To date, the MTF's four programs have provided livelihood and infrastructure support to 112 conflict-affected communities, which have helped over 210,000 Muslims, Christians and Indigenous People have (a) improved livelihood and access to basic services, (b) better capacities to manage projects and (c) stronger social unity. 

The following were the areas visited: 

Camps      

1.       Barangay Barira, Barira, Cotabato City (Camp Abubakar)
2.       Barangay Wago, Lumbayanague, Lanao del Sur (Camp Busrah)
3.       Barangay Berwar, Tangcal, Lanao del Norte (Camp Bilal) 
4.       Barangay Dilabayan, Budong, Lanao del Norte (Camp Bilal) 

Bangsamoro ADVANCE      

1.       Barangay Central Malamote, Matalam, North Cotabato
2.       Barangay Burias, Glan, Sarangani 
3.       Barangay Lilod, Balindong, Lanao del Sur 
4.       Barangay Tuptup Banaran, Sapa Sapa, Tawi-Tawi 

Bangsamoro Solidarity      

1.       Barangay Palian, Tupi, South Cotabato 
2.       Barangay East Migpulao, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur 
3.       Barangay Piso, Banay Banay, Davao Oriental

PLEDGE      

1.       Barangay Tomoaong, Tarragona, Davao Oriental 
2.       Barangay Mamanun, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur