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 Sitio Lawigan, Barangay Salog, Socorro, Surigao del Norte “Mora’g buhawi (like a hurricane),” was how barangay chairman Jorlito Bayeta, 62, described…

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MORA’G BUHAWI

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.…

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Dayo sa Isla (Strangers in the Island)

Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Sitio Uba, Barangay San Carlos, Dapa, Surigao del Norte At night, when standing on top of a hill in Ayotay, across…

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GIHUKASAN

Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Sitio Tonggo, Barangay Santo Nino, Jandig, Maribojoc Sitio Tonggo, a steep hill on top of a small mountain range, offers a…

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Diez Plete Para Langit (Ten Pesos Fare to the Heavens)

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…

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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…

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Floating a baby in the flood

“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…

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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.

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

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