Aid for communities hit by Philippines typhoon

Plan has delivered the first batch of relief goods to communities affected by Typhoon Fengshen in the Philippines.

REUTERS/ Romeo Ranoco courtesy www.alertnet.org

The typhoon swept across the country over the weekend of June 21 causing devastation. More than 2,400,000 people are believed to have been affected by landslides, flash floods and storm surges which have destroyed houses, crops and killed more than 500 people. A further 260 people are missing.

A total of 623 evacuation camps have been established throughout the country for the people affected. 

Systems designed to support the needs of children in emergencies are overwhelmed by the scale of the impact of this disaster and water and sanitation has been identified as a major need - with many public facilities destroyed and people forced from their homes.

Plan's response

Plan is already distributing emergency food supplies together with medicine, hygiene kits, mosquito nets and clothing to affected communities.

Plan has also joined the network of international non-governmental organisations in the Philippines (PINGON) in conducting damage assessments in the Panay Islands covering the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, and Guimaras.

Plan's response will also be focused on:

• Immediate relief supplies for those most in need
• House reconstruction
• Rehabilitation of damaged schools
• Assistance for those who have lost crops

Help us assist those affected

Please donate to the Philippines typhoon appeal by making an online donation.