Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Atoyay, Socorro, Surigao del Norte They are not even neighbors. They don't belong to the same barangay, although all of them…

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The Women of Atoyay

Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Ilihan, Matam-is, Del  Carmen, Surigao del Norte Jayson Mullet, 32, a businessman and resident of Ilihan, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte,…

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Tubig

Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Purok Liaonan, Caob, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte Liaoyan as a project site was discovered by accident, or perhaps by chance.…

Continue ReadingDayo sa Isla (Strangers in the Island)

Dayo sa Isla (Strangers in the Island)

On the 100th day since #TyphoonOdette (RAI) hit the country that affected a total population of 3.2M Families and 11 Regions (Source: UNOCHA - TY RAI SitRep No.7), #ECOWEB is…

Continue Reading100 DAYS OF SURVIVOR AND COMMUNITY-LED RESPONSE TO TYPHOON ODETTE

100 DAYS OF SURVIVOR AND COMMUNITY-LED RESPONSE TO TYPHOON ODETTE

Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Busao, Maribojoc, Bohol We know them by their first names: JV, Letecia, Marian Rose, Melanie, and Jubillyn. All five of them…

Continue ReadingTanan man ta nabagjohan (All of us are affected)

Tanan man ta nabagjohan (All of us are affected)

A Typhoon Odette Story This could be a lesson in disaster preparedness, but we can do that later. This could be a case study on the failure of the DRR…

Continue ReadingFloating a baby in the flood

Floating a baby in the flood

Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Note: Images are used with permission. Waivers have been signed. Maribojoc, Bohol Chariel Salingay or Yeye belongs to the God of…

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Yeye

Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Busao, Maribojoc, Bohol is proof that Community Led Response works; it is also a testament that the community can improve on…

Continue ReadingWalay Lain Kasandigan (No one else to lean on)

Walay Lain Kasandigan (No one else to lean on)

“So many overlapping voices, shouting about their problems and needs.” These were the words expressed by Megie Taba, 27, one of the participants during the conduct of Participatory Action Learning…

Continue ReadingOdette Survivors in Dinagat Islands own community-led emergency response, key to self-reliance

Odette Survivors in Dinagat Islands own community-led emergency response, key to self-reliance

These mothers fearlessly strived for their families’ survival and recovery. They believed that they have the capacity to cross raging tides just for their families to not suffer during these trying times. They only wish and hope to let their story be heard by concerned agencies and organizations that are willing to extend a helping hand in Garcia, Libjo, Dinagat Islands.

Continue ReadingFearless Mothers’ Resounding Plea: The Support We Need in Dinagat Islands

Fearless Mothers’ Resounding Plea: The Support We Need in Dinagat Islands