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SINGAPORE, Dec 20, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - Habitat for Humanity has launched an appeal to assist thousands of families devastated by Tropical Storm Washi. Washi (called Sendong in the Philippines), swept across southern Philippines from 16 to 18 December, killing more than 950 people and destroying thousands of homes.
Habitat for Humanity is appealing for funds and donations of goods, or gifts-in-kind to support affected families.
Charlie Ayco, chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity Philippines, said: "Thousands of homes have been destroyed and so providing people with shelter is an immediate need that must be addressed. We are conducting an assessment at the moment and expect to start operations soon. Please donate to Habitat for Humanity to help those affected."
To donate, visit habitat.org/asiapacific
Current government estimates are that more than 300,000 people have been affected - the majority in the worst affected cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan in the Northern Mindanao region*. Figures are expected to rise as national authorities gather and consolidate additional information.
Habitat for Humanity Philippines is expecting to support more than 10,000 families through the distribution of emergency shelter and hygiene or clean-up kits, containing items like corrugated iron roofing, nails, brooms, buckets and disinfectant. Habitat Philippines will also deploy mobile units with construction tools, so affected communities can start repairing their homes.
To set up interviews, receive photography or further information, please contact Heron Holloway, +65 9068 1892, hholloway@habitat.org.
* Government of Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Situation Report no. 11, 20 December 2011
About Habitat for Humanity Philippines
Habitat for Humanity Philippines is a non-profit organization that serves Filipinos in need of decent homes. HFH Philippines brings together partners who share the same vision of transforming lives through building responsible and sustainable communities. Established in 1988, HFH Philippines is a country affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. For 23 years, HFH Philippines has served over 32,000 families throughout the country. HFH Philippines envisions that every Filipino family has a decent place to live. Please visit habitat.org.ph.
Contact:
Heron Holloway
Habitat for Humanity International
Tel: +65 6744 2768
Mobile: +65 9068 1892
Email: hholloway@habitat.org
Topic: Disaster effects and responses
Source: Habitat for Humanity International
Sectors: CSR
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