Typhoon Haiyan task force forms to rush aid - SFGate: rustrated by delayed relief efforts in regions of the Philippines most devastated by a powerful typhoon, leaders of an alliance of Filipino American organizations launched a campaign Wednesday to ask for donations and streamline those gifts to the islands.
The National Alliance for Filipino Concerns was among a number of groups trying to ramp up fundraising, and they announced their campaign
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Typhoon Haiyan: New storms slowing relief efforts in Philippines - chicagotribune.com
Typhoon Haiyan: New storms slowing relief efforts in Philippines - chicagotribune.com: he death toll from the massive typhoon that hit the Philippines is likely closer to 2,000 or 2,500, not the previously reported figure of 10,000, President Benigno Aquino told CNN in an interview on Tuesday.
"The figure right now I have is about 2,000, but this might still get higher," Aquino told CNN reporter Christiane Amanpour in an interview was posted on CNN's website.
"The figure right now I have is about 2,000, but this might still get higher," Aquino told CNN reporter Christiane Amanpour in an interview was posted on CNN's website.
Emergency relief in the Philippines and fundraising for your nonprofit | FundraisingCoach.com
Emergency relief in the Philippines and fundraising for your nonprofit | FundraisingCoach.com: Congratulations to Facebook and the Red Cross for making it ridiculously easy to support those devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines!
Even if you don't have the connections or relationship to get this type of top billing on Facebook, there are loads of ways you and your nonprofit can support the relief efforts.
Even if you don't have the connections or relationship to get this type of top billing on Facebook, there are loads of ways you and your nonprofit can support the relief efforts.
Typhoon Haiyan: How to Help with Recovery Efforts
Typhoon Haiyan: How to Help with Recovery Efforts: Relief organizations and first-responders are mobilizing to provide aid to those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Organizations are working tirelessly on the ground to provide clean water, first aid, food, and shelter to those impacted. We've compiled a list of organizations to which you can donate to support these efforts as well as some disaster recovery resources. The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating typhoon in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts.
DEC Philippines appeal raises �13m in a day
DEC Philippines appeal raises �13m in a day: The Disasters Emergency Committee has raised �13m for its Philippines Typhoon appeal less than 24 hours after its first advertisements hit television screens.
The funds have poured in since the fundraising organisation, which comprises 14 member agencies, announced its appeal yesterday morning. The DEC said the rate of donations is “unprecedented” in its appeal history.
The funds have poured in since the fundraising organisation, which comprises 14 member agencies, announced its appeal yesterday morning. The DEC said the rate of donations is “unprecedented” in its appeal history.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Canadian charity GlobalMedic working in Philippines to prevent secondary disaster after Typhoon Haiyan | KNLive
Canadian charity GlobalMedic working in Philippines to prevent secondary disaster after Typhoon Haiyan | KNLive: We’re focused on getting them clean drinking water,” says Rahul Singh, founder and executive director of GlobalMedic, an organization dedicated to helping people get water in areas of devastation. The groups have teams on the ground in the Philippines who have water purification systems and tablets. “People are vulnerable – they lost their shelter – and we don’t want them to get sick. We want to avoid catastrophe.”
Sending Prayers and Concrete Help to the Philippines: Bayanihan’ Spirit | Beth’s Blog
Sending Prayers and Concrete Help to the Philippines: Bayanihan’ Spirit | Beth’s Blog: esterday, Veteran’s Day, was a sad day for me. I remembered my Dad, who passed away this year, who was a WW2 Vet and stationed in the Philippines. I remember him telling me stories about his experience there , one poignant story about going into a rural village and finding it destroyed. He and his fellow soldiers found a church bell in the jungle and returned it to the villagers who were overjoyed to have it although the church itself was destroyed.
Crafting Better Disaster Response After Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines - World Report (usnews.com)
Crafting Better Disaster Response After Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines - World Report (usnews.com): On Saturday, at the request of the Philippines Government, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel instructed Pacific Command to support humanitarian relief operations associated with the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. Logistics support, including maritime search and rescue, medium-heavy lift, fixed wing support and enablers will be provided. The Department of Defense has touted the importance of a "whole of government" approach to disaster relief that would integrate U.S. military and civilian agency assistance and link directly with those on the ground in affected countries.
How Nonprofits and Donors Can Help With Typhoon Haiyan Relief - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
How Nonprofits and Donors Can Help With Typhoon Haiyan Relief - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: he Chronicle talked with Robert Ottenhoff, president of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy about what is happening and how donors and nonprofits can avoid mistakes.
This is the first big interna�tional disaster since your group was founded in August 2012. What are your thoughts on the donor-solicitation or giving efforts so far?
This is the first big interna�tional disaster since your group was founded in August 2012. What are your thoughts on the donor-solicitation or giving efforts so far?
Canadian disaster-relief team moving ‘incredibly fast,’ Baird says - The Globe and Mail
Canadian disaster-relief team moving ‘incredibly fast,’ Baird says - The Globe and Mail: Ottawa has sent a disaster-response team to help with typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines.
Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team, known as DART, is made up of Canadian Forces personnel who are trained to respond quickly to humanitarian emergencies abroad. The team’s most recent deployment was after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team, known as DART, is made up of Canadian Forces personnel who are trained to respond quickly to humanitarian emergencies abroad. The team’s most recent deployment was after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
WFP Mounts Logistics Response For People Hit By Typhoon Haiyan | WFP | United Nations World Food Programme - Fighting Hunger Worldwide
WFP Mounts Logistics Response For People Hit By Typhoon Haiyan | WFP | United Nations World Food Programme - Fighting Hunger Worldwide: MANILA - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is mobilising food and logistics supplies and communications equipment to assist the Government-led emergency response to Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Country Director and WFP Representative Praveen Agrawal, who returned today to Manila from the affected areas, said: “The main challenges right now are related to logistics. Roads are blocked, airports are destroyed. As the UN agency leading the humanitarian community’s Logistics Cluster, WFP is working with the government to set up operational hubs and organize airlifts of essential supplies.”
Country Director and WFP Representative Praveen Agrawal, who returned today to Manila from the affected areas, said: “The main challenges right now are related to logistics. Roads are blocked, airports are destroyed. As the UN agency leading the humanitarian community’s Logistics Cluster, WFP is working with the government to set up operational hubs and organize airlifts of essential supplies.”
DEC launches Philippines typhoon appeal
DEC launches Philippines typhoon appeal: The Disasters Emergency Committee has launched an appeal for the Philippines, just three days after the super typhoon Haiyan struck the archipelago.
By yesterday all but one of the 14 member agencies of the Disasters Emergency Committee had launched their individual appeals following the devastating typhoon which has left many thousands dead and millions stranded in the south east Asian country. Action Aid was the only one of the charities not to have launched its own appeal for the Philippines as it does not work in the country, instead it was asking for donations for dealing with the impact of Haiyan in neighbouring Vietnam, where it does have operations.
By yesterday all but one of the 14 member agencies of the Disasters Emergency Committee had launched their individual appeals following the devastating typhoon which has left many thousands dead and millions stranded in the south east Asian country. Action Aid was the only one of the charities not to have launched its own appeal for the Philippines as it does not work in the country, instead it was asking for donations for dealing with the impact of Haiyan in neighbouring Vietnam, where it does have operations.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Diary of a Disaster: Typhoon Recover Underway in Cebu City, Philippines - Southeast Asia Real Time - WSJ
Diary of a Disaster: Typhoon Recover Underway in Cebu City, Philippines - Southeast Asia Real Time - WSJ: In the provincial government offices here, hundreds of mostly young volunteers have gathered, flocking from universities, hospitals and local call centers to help mobilize aid to the areas most gravely affected by a super-typhoon that swept across the Philippines on Friday, causing untold damage and deaths estimated to reach into the thousands.
Emotions high among Bay State kin | Boston Herald
Emotions high among Bay State kin | Boston Herald: A Bay State disaster relief expert left last night for his native Philippines to aid survivors of one of the strongest storms ever to make landfall, while other local Filipinos searched for ways to help from afar as the death toll mounted.
Luis Matnog, disaster program manager at the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts, will spend the next month as part of a relief team assessing the needs of people in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.
Luis Matnog, disaster program manager at the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts, will spend the next month as part of a relief team assessing the needs of people in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.
Charities providing relief for victims of Typhoon Haiyan
National Philanthropic Trust: Charities providing relief for victims of Typhoon Haiyan
The following are 501(c)3 US charities providing on-the-ground relief in wake of the recent typhoon that devastated the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. When recommending a grant, please indicate “Typhoon Haiyan Relief” as the purpose of your grant to ensure that the charity designates your gift for this purpose.
The following are 501(c)3 US charities providing on-the-ground relief in wake of the recent typhoon that devastated the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. When recommending a grant, please indicate “Typhoon Haiyan Relief” as the purpose of your grant to ensure that the charity designates your gift for this purpose.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
BBC News - Typhoon Haiyan: Philippines battles to bring storm aid
BBC News - Typhoon Haiyan: Philippines battles to bring storm aid: 'Not enough manpower'
The relief efforts in the Philippines are being focused on the eastern province of Leyte and its capital Tacloban.
But officials in the city said they were struggling to distribute aid, looting was widespread and order was proving difficult to enforce.
The relief efforts in the Philippines are being focused on the eastern province of Leyte and its capital Tacloban.
But officials in the city said they were struggling to distribute aid, looting was widespread and order was proving difficult to enforce.
Horror stories as 10,000 feared dead in Typhoon Haiyan
Horror stories as 10,000 feared dead in Typhoon Haiyan: Rescue and relief efforts were having trouble getting to the scene of the most damage, such as Tacloban, where even the Red Cross saw its offices damaged.
"This area has been totally ravaged", said Sebastien Sujobert, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Tacloban. "Many lives were lost, a huge number of people are missing, and basic services such as drinking water and electricity have been cut off," he said.
"This area has been totally ravaged", said Sebastien Sujobert, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Tacloban. "Many lives were lost, a huge number of people are missing, and basic services such as drinking water and electricity have been cut off," he said.
Canada launches matching fund to help those impacted by Typhoon Haiyan � ForeignAffairs.co.nz
Canada launches matching fund to help those impacted by Typhoon Haiyan � ForeignAffairs.co.nz: Canada launches matching fund to help those impacted by Typhoon Haiyan
Canadian Foreign Affairs and International Trade –
Canada is calling on Canadians to help support the people affected by the devastating effects of Typhoon Haiyan through a matching fund. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie
Canadian Foreign Affairs and International Trade –
Canada is calling on Canadians to help support the people affected by the devastating effects of Typhoon Haiyan through a matching fund. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie
Vietnam heads to shelter as Typhoon Haiyan makes landfall | Herald Sun
Vietnam heads to shelter as Typhoon Haiyan makes landfall | Herald Sun: MORE than 600,000 people have been evacuated amid fears of flooding and damaging winds as a weakened Typhoon Haiyan makes landfall on the northeast coast of Vietnam.
The US Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) said the typhoon "is currently making landfall'' about 160km/h east south-east of the capital Hanoi.
CNN reported that the typhoon was packing sustained winds
The US Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) said the typhoon "is currently making landfall'' about 160km/h east south-east of the capital Hanoi.
CNN reported that the typhoon was packing sustained winds
Typhoon Haiyan Appeal |�Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
Typhoon Haiyan Appeal |�Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation: Red Cross staff and volunteers are on the ground in the disaster-affected communities, helping people evacuate and providing emergency first aid and relief supplies, such as food, water and shelter.
An Australian Red Cross logistics expert headed to the hardest hit regions immediately to help coordinate the relief effort, and more disaster management experts are on standby.
An Australian Red Cross logistics expert headed to the hardest hit regions immediately to help coordinate the relief effort, and more disaster management experts are on standby.
Typhoon Haiyan Aid Efforts Complicated by Storm's Destruction - ABC News
Typhoon Haiyan Aid Efforts Complicated by Storm's Destruction - ABC News: Authorities working to account for the tens of thousands of people missing in wake of Typhoon Haiyan are also facing the challenge of getting desperately needed aid into a region devastated by one of the most powerful storms in history.
"Many lives were lost, a huge number of people are missing, and basic services such as drinking water and electricity have been cut off," Sebastien Sujobert, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) office in Tacloban, said in a statement.
"Many lives were lost, a huge number of people are missing, and basic services such as drinking water and electricity have been cut off," Sebastien Sujobert, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) office in Tacloban, said in a statement.
Aid efforts begin after typhoon Haiyan kills 10,000 in Philippines – Sunday's developments | World news | theguardian.com
Aid efforts begin after typhoon Haiyan kills 10,000 in Philippines – Sunday's developments | World news | theguardian.com: Aid efforts begin after typhoon Haiyan kills 10,000 in Philippines – Sunday's developments
Super Typhoon Haiyan Slams Philippines; Heifer Mobilizing Teams to Aid Those Affected | Heifer International | Charity Ending Hunger And Poverty
Super Typhoon Haiyan Slams Philippines; Heifer Mobilizing Teams to Aid Those Affected | Heifer International | Charity Ending Hunger And Poverty: UPDATE (SUNDAY 1 p.m.) Heifer has successfully contacted all our central Philippines staff in the wake of super typhoon Haiyan, and they are all OK, however it is becoming clearer that our project areas were devastated by the force of the storm.
Heifer now knows that virtually all of our farming families in the direct line of the typhoon—about 4,000 people—will need immediate assistance. We will supplement the efforts of government and relief agencies with food, water and roofing materials to help meet basic shelter needs.
Heifer now knows that virtually all of our farming families in the direct line of the typhoon—about 4,000 people—will need immediate assistance. We will supplement the efforts of government and relief agencies with food, water and roofing materials to help meet basic shelter needs.
Typhoon Haiyan slams into northern Vietnam - CBS News
Typhoon Haiyan slams into northern Vietnam - CBS News: In the Philippines, the government and international relief agencies were trying to get emergency aid to the worst-hit areas. On Leyte Island, as many as 10,000 people were feared dead in Tacloban, the provincial capital.
President Barack Obama pledged U.S. aid in the wake of the typhoon, which is known as Yolanda under the Philippine naming system.
President Barack Obama pledged U.S. aid in the wake of the typhoon, which is known as Yolanda under the Philippine naming system.
AGFUND pledges aid for Philippine typhoon victims | Arab News — Saudi Arabia News, Middle East News, Opinion, Economy and more.
AGFUND pledges aid for Philippine typhoon victims | Arab News — Saudi Arabia News, Middle East News, Opinion, Economy and more.: Prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz has announced that Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) would donate $100,000 in relief to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the central Philippines.
The donation is the first from the Gulf to one of the world’s worst catastrophes, which has killed more than 10,000 people.
The donation is the first from the Gulf to one of the world’s worst catastrophes, which has killed more than 10,000 people.
Typhoon Haiyan Death Toll Tops 10,000, According To Official Estimates
Typhoon Haiyan Death Toll Tops 10,000, According To Official Estimates: Super typhoon Haiyan destroyed about 70 to 80 percent of structures in its path as it tore through Leyte province on Friday, said police chief superintendent Elmer Soria, before weakening and heading west for Vietnam.
As rescue workers struggled to reach ravaged villages along the coast, where the death toll is as yet unknown, survivors foraged for food or searched for lost loved ones.
"People are walking like zombies looking for food," said Jenny Chu, a medical student in Leyte. "It's like a movie."
As rescue workers struggled to reach ravaged villages along the coast, where the death toll is as yet unknown, survivors foraged for food or searched for lost loved ones.
"People are walking like zombies looking for food," said Jenny Chu, a medical student in Leyte. "It's like a movie."
Irish Government to provide €1m aid to Philippines - RT� News
Irish Government to provide €1m aid to Philippines - RT� News: The Government has announced €1m in emergency funding towards the relief effort in the Philippines following the widespread destruction and loss of life caused by Typhoon Haiyan.
T�naiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore said the funding would go towards shelter, food, water and health.
T�naiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore said the funding would go towards shelter, food, water and health.
U.S. offers aid, sends teams to help typhoon-ravaged Philippines - CNN.com
U.S. offers aid, sends teams to help typhoon-ravaged Philippines - CNN.com: The U.S. government had pledged an array of support from monetary aid to search-and-rescue missions in the Philippines, helping its longtime ally recover from a massive, devastating typhoon.
The U.S. Agency for International Development, known as USAID, announced Saturday it is immediately making available $100,000 to go for health care, clean water and sanitation to areas hit hard by the devastating storm.
The U.S. Agency for International Development, known as USAID, announced Saturday it is immediately making available $100,000 to go for health care, clean water and sanitation to areas hit hard by the devastating storm.
How to help Typhoon Haiyan survivors - CNN.com
How to help Typhoon Haiyan survivors - CNN.com: If you're looking for someone missing in the Philippines, or if you have information about someone there, Google.org has launched the Typhoon Yolanda Person Finder. A Google crisis map has also been added to detail evacuation centers and areas designated for relief.
Charities and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) from around the world are responding to this disaster. Many are detailed below with how they're providing aid and h
Charities and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) from around the world are responding to this disaster. Many are detailed below with how they're providing aid and h
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