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

CARAGA Regional Science High School (CRSHS) situated in barangay San Juan, Surigao City, is a home of 26 families who evacuated on December 17, 2021, a day after the landfall…

Continue ReadingSurigao City evacuees unveil ‘hands-on’ experience in receiving aid, see changes in relief assistance

Surigao City evacuees unveil ‘hands-on’ experience in receiving aid, see changes in relief assistance

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

The Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment Report (SANAR) for Dinagat was based on the result of the field visit done on December 19-21, 2021 as captured in the Comprehensive Assessment…

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Dinagat Province: Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment Report (SANAR)

Please find below the statement from A4EP on Typhoon RAI in the Philippines. A4EP is appealing for the Grand Bargain Signatories to adhere to their commitments to localization and support…

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A4EP statement on Typhoon RAI and localisation

ECOWEB and CLEARNet Assessment with information from NAPC-VDC and other CSOs revealed that as of December 18, there are already provinces that are 7 severely affected, 16 moderately affected and…

Continue ReadingECOWEB Situational Report No. 2: TYPHOON ODETTE (RAI)

ECOWEB Situational Report No. 2: TYPHOON ODETTE (RAI)

ECOWEB PARTNER COMMUNITIES IN FOUR REGIONS BATTERED BY STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN AS TYPHOON ODETTE MADE LANDFALL ECOWEB convened an emergency management meeting on Wednesday, the day before the…

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ECOWEB Situational Report No. 1: TYPHOON ODETTE (RAI)