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Habitat for Humanity launches appeal to assist those affected by Typhoon Haiyan

by Michele Soh | Habitat for Humanity International
Monday, 11 November 2013 06:25 GMT

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Habitat for Humanity launches appeal to assist those affected by Typhoon Haiyan

Bangkok, 11th November 2013 – Habitat for Humanity has launched an appeal to assist thousands of families affected by Typhoon Haiyan (called Yolanda in the Philippines). The storm struck the country last Wednesday and caused massive damage.

According to the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in its latest report, over 9.6 million Filipinos have been affected in 41 provinces. Of these, more than 430,000 are currently housed in evacuation centers. The government agency also confirmed the death of 255 individuals.

Habitat for Humanity is appealing for funds to assist families and help them rebuild their lives and gain access to decent shelter. Habitat staff are on the ground assessing the situation and coordinating with the government agencies and other partners on the disaster response operations. In the initial phase, Habitat’s country office in the Philippines has targeted to distribute 30,000 shelter kits for home repairs and 50,000 clean up kits to families affected by the disaster.

To donate, please visit give2habitat.org

 

Notes to Editors

To set up interviews, receive photography or further information, please contact Soo How WONG on +66 87 064 3663 or swong@habitat.org

 

About Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International's vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat has helped more than 4 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since 1976. Habitat also advocates to improve access to decent and affordable shelter and supports a variety of funding models that enable families with limited resources to make needed improvements on their homes as their time and resources allow. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. Habitat has supported an estimated 1.5 million individuals in the Asia-Pacific region, where it has been active since 1983. To get more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit habitat.org/asiapacific or follow us at facebook.com/habitat.

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