(CNN) -- Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful
storms in history, hit the Philippines on November 8, leaving behind a
catastrophic scene: more than 5,000 dead, almost 24,000 injured and
about 3 million people displaced. Recovery from the monster typhoon,
locally known as Yolanda, will be long and difficult.
If you're looking for
someone missing in the Philippines, or if you have information about
someone there, you can reach out to the ICRC restoring family links network or search the Google.org Typhoon Yolanda Person Finder. A Google crisis map has also been added to detail 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 how you can help them make a difference.
Emergency support
The Philippine Red Cross
(PRC) deployed rescue and relief teams to evaluate the damage in the
areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. You can donate to the Philippine Red
Cross by selecting the Supertyphoon Yolanda campaign on their donation page. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross
(ICRC) and Red Cross networks from around the world are supporting the
Philippine Red Cross. Many have created specific funds for this
disaster, including the American Red Cross, Canadian Red Cross and the British Red Cross.
The Salvation Army
is serving storm survivors, primarily with food, water and shelter.
Emergency Disaster Service teams have been providing help since the
typhoon hit, but are challenged by the lack of accessible roads to
transport goods and medical supplies. The non-profit has set up a
designated fund for Haiyan relief efforts, which you can access here. You can also make a donation by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
(JDC) shipped a container of food, shelter, hygiene and medical
supplies to the Philippines. The non-profit will also be providing
"School in a Box" kits for temporary classrooms for displaced children
through its ongoing partnership with UNICEF. You can support their
efforts online or by phone at 1-212-687-6200.
CARE's
emergency response teams are coordinating with local partners in the
Philippines to provide food, water, shelter and health care for those in
need. You can support CARE's efforts on their website, or by phone at 1-800-521-2273 within the United States or +1-404-681-2252 outside the U.S.
Catholic Relief Services,
the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic
community in the U.S., is helping with water purification, shelter
materials and essential living supplies. You can donate to the
organization's efforts online
or you can call 1-877-435-7277. You can also type in your phone number
on the website and a representative will call you back to take your
donation.
Convoy of Hope's
Global Disaster Response Team shipped containers full of food and
supplies like hygiene kits and water filtration units to the
Philippines. You can visit Convoy of Hope's website to donate funds to their efforts or call 1-417-823-8998.
Mercy Corps
is delivering food, water, temporary shelter and other basic supplies
to devastated areas throughout the Philippines. You can support the
organization by donating through their website, PayPal, or by calling 1-888-747-7440.
Oxfam America
aid teams are on the ground in northern Cebu, northern and eastern
Samar and Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region in the Philippines.
They're working to provide immediate access to water and sanitation
materials. You can support this effort by donating online to their Typhoon Haiyan Relief and Recovery Fund, or by phone at 1-800-776-9326.
Adventist Development and Relief Agency's
(ADRA) emergency response team is working in Manila and in the province
of Bohol to provide food, emergency relief and medical aid to those in
need. They have launched an emergency appeal that you can support online or by phone at 1-800-424-2372.
The International Rescue Committee
(IRC) has an emergency team in Manila and launched a $10 million appeal
in order to ensure immediate needs like safe water, hygiene and
sanitation are met. If you would like to contribute to their efforts,
click here.
Operation Blessing International
(OBI) deployed disaster relief teams in multiple locations following
the massive devastation from Typhoon Haiyan. The organization is
providing clean water and food, emergency shelter materials and medical
assistance. To help the charity's mission, you can make a contribution
on their website.
Food and water
The World Food Programme
was already providing emergency food assistance in the Philippines
following the October earthquake. With these emergency food stocks
stretched thin, additional supplies are needed. You can help these
efforts by donating online or by calling 1-202-747-0722 domestically or +39-06-65131 for international calls.
Samaritan's Purse
sent disaster relief specialists, including water and nutrition
experts, to the Philippines to deliver immediate aid. They have launched
the Philippines Emergency Relief fund for this disaster, which you can
support online or by phone at 1-828-262-1980.
World Vision
is responding in the Philippines by first providing emergency food and
clean water. They will also create child-friendly spaces and help
families rebuild from this disaster. They have launched a Philippines Disaster Response Fund that you can support online or by calling 1-888-511-6443.
Action Against Hunger
is providing drinking water and survival kits containing buckets, soap
and chlorine tablets. They're also working to distribute sanitation
equipment to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases. They're
requesting assistance and you can help by donating online or by calling 1-877-777-1420.
Half a million meals from Feed My Starving Children
(FMSC) have been distributed to Typhoon Haiyan survivors. An additional
2.5 million meals have been requested by humanitarian organizations
working in the region. To provide much needed food to people in the
Philippines, you can donate to FMSC here.
Water Missions International
is working to provide safe drinking water for those in need around
Cebu, Philippines, one of the areas hardest hit by Typhoon Haiyan.
They're setting up water treatment systems and portable water
chlorinators. Please donate online or call Water Missions International at 1-866-280-7107 if you would like to support their efforts.
Shelter
The UN Refugee Agency
(UNHCR) is working with the Philippine government to establish safe
cluster zones for those displaced in the typhoon-affected areas. They're
also distributing tents and housing essentials, including clothing,
blankets and solar powered lanterns. You can help the UNHCR with an online donation or by calling 1-202-296-5191 domestically or +41-22-739-8111 internationally.
ShelterBox
was already in the Philippines providing shelter after the 7.2
earthquake that hit Bohol on October 15. They are now expanding their
operations to provide tents and essential equipment for families left
homeless after Typhoon Haiyan. You can support their work in the
Philippines either online or by calling 1-941-907-6036.
Habitat for Humanity
is providing shelter repair kits to help survivors rebuild their
damaged homes. You can support this work by donating from the
Philippines to their Re-Build Philippines Fund or from the U.S. by contributing to their Disaster Response Fund. You can also make a donation by phone at 1-800-HABITAT.
Architecture for Humanity
is working with local architects to identify the most critical
rebuilding needs. You can support their Super Typhoon Haiyan Response online, by calling 1-415-963-3511 or by texting REBUILD to 85944 to make a $10 donation from your mobile phone.
Medical assistance
Americares
shipped antibiotics, wound care supplies and pain relievers to the
Philippines with more shipments planned. You can support Americares with
an online donation or by calling 1-800-486-4357.
International Medical Corps
deployed medical professionals and water and sanitation experts to the
island nation. The organization also recruited local medical volunteers
to staff mobile medical units in and around the hardest-hit areas. The
International Medical Corps team is focusing efforts on child and
maternal health, medication, clean water, hygiene awareness and
psychosocial support. You can donate to their Typhoon Haiyan Emergency
Response fund online or by calling 1-800-481-4462.
More than 1.5 tons of emergency medicine and medical supplies have been delivered to the Philippines from Direct Relief.
The supplies include antibiotics, pain relievers, nutritional
supplements, antifungal medications, wound dressings and chronic disease
medicines. You can call in your donation by dialing 1-805-964-4767 or
you can go online to support the organization.
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors without Borders (MSF) have
emergency teams in Cebu city, including medical personnel, logisticians
and psychologists. They have brought tents, supplies of drugs, medical
equipment and material to purify water, as well as essential plastic
sheeting, cooking items and hygiene kits. Teams will monitor possible
outbreaks of infectious diseases. You can make your donation by calling
1-212- 763-5779 or online.
Doctors of the World
dispatched a team of doctors and support staff to give immediate
medical care to those in need. You can support them by donating online, or by phone at 1-646-307-7584.
Heart to Heart International sent medical volunteers with emergency aid, hygiene kits and medical supplies. In addition to donations to their Disaster Readiness & Response Fund, they're looking for licensed medical professionals to volunteer in the Philippines. You can also help by preparing and shipping hygiene kits for those in need.
Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB)
sent their medical team with aid including antibiotics, wound care and
surgical supplies. You can support these efforts with a donation online or by calling 1-800-678-5659.
Helping children
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF
is helping children and their families in the Philippines receive
shelter, clean water, nutrition and vaccines. Their emergency response
can be supported online or by calling 1-800-367-5437. You can also donate directly to UNICEF in the Philippines here.
Save the Children
is offering disaster relief support for children in the Philippines
after Typhoon Haiyan. The charity is providing relief material kits for
children and families, which include toiletries, household cleaning
items, temporary school tents and learning materials. You can support
their Philippines Annual Monsoon and Typhoon Children in Emergency Fund online. You can also donate by phone at 1-800-728-3843.
Emergency response teams from ChildFund International
prepositioned supplies, including emergency kits and tents, and made
arrangements with local suppliers to access food and non-food relief
supplies. The organization is also setting up child- centered spaces
where kids can feel safe. Donate to ChildFund online to help children cope and recover confidence after this disaster.
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