Update on Philippines relief efforts
The death toll from Typhoon Ketsana (it's also being referred to as Tropical Storm Ondoy) has risen to 240, according to today's New York Times, and almost 2 million people in the Manila area have been affected, "including more than 100,000 who were displaced after the storm dumped 16.7 inches of rain in just 12 hours on Saturday."
Yesterday we shared that UNICEF has distributed pre-positioned supplies--including hygiene kits, essential medicines, water purification tablets, portable toilets and family kits containing blankets and soap. But UNICEF's concerns go beyond immediate needs:
"Our hearts go out to the thousands of children and families who have been affected by the storm, whether they are still trapped in their homes or living in evacuation centers. This is a very traumatic experience for any child, especially for those who have lost their loved ones," Vanessa Tobin, UNICEF Representative, said.
We're anxiously waiting for a complete needs assessment to come in today, and will share that as soon as it's available.
You can donate online to support UNICEF's relief efforts at www.unicefusa.org/donate/Philippines.
The death toll from Typhoon Ketsana (it's also being referred to as Tropical Storm Ondoy) has risen to 240, according to today's New York Times, and almost 2 million people in the Manila area have been affected, "including more than 100,000 who were displaced after the storm dumped 16.7 inches of rain in just 12 hours on Saturday."
Yesterday we shared that UNICEF has distributed pre-positioned supplies--including hygiene kits, essential medicines, water purification tablets, portable toilets and family kits containing blankets and soap. But UNICEF's concerns go beyond immediate needs:
"Our hearts go out to the thousands of children and families who have been affected by the storm, whether they are still trapped in their homes or living in evacuation centers. This is a very traumatic experience for any child, especially for those who have lost their loved ones," Vanessa Tobin, UNICEF Representative, said.
We're anxiously waiting for a complete needs assessment to come in today, and will share that as soon as it's available.
You can donate online to support UNICEF's relief efforts at www.unicefusa.org/donate/Philippines.
The death toll from Typhoon Ketsana (it's also being referred to as Tropical Storm Ondoy) has risen to 240, according to today's New York Times, and almost 2 million people in the Manila area have been affected, "including more than 100,000 who were displaced after the storm dumped 16.7 inches of rain in just 12 hours on Saturday."
Yesterday we shared that UNICEF has distributed pre-positioned supplies--including hygiene kits, essential medicines, water purification tablets, portable toilets and family kits containing blankets and soap. But UNICEF's concerns go beyond immediate needs:
"Our hearts go out to the thousands of children and families who have been affected by the storm, whether they are still trapped in their homes or living in evacuation centers. This is a very traumatic experience for any child, especially for those who have lost their loved ones," Vanessa Tobin, UNICEF Representative, said.
We're anxiously waiting for a complete needs assessment to come in today, and will share that as soon as it's available.
You can donate online to support UNICEF's relief efforts at www.unicefusa.org/donate/Philippines.
