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In less than three weeks, the Philippines has been hit by four major typhoons 鈥� , , and One after another, the storms left unimaginable destruction, displacing thousands of families, devastating livelihoods, and flooding communities already struggling from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. 

Considered the most powerful storm of the year, , displacing 85,000 people and damaging 183,000 homes. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates damages from this category 5 typhoon could amount to $103.7 million USD for agriculture and $266 Million (USD) in infrastructure damages. 

In the recent aftermath of Tyhoon Ulysses, the but 鈥渇ears for the safety and wellbeing of thousands who remain trapped鈥�.

Proactiveness and evacuations by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRMMC), local governments and civil society has helped reduce causalities, that killed over 7,000 Filipinos. However, with increased frequency of natural disasters due to climate change,  

On 2 November 2020, for people affected by typhoons in both the Philippines and Vietnam. However, to support the immediate relief and protection for thousands affected by Super Typhoon Goni. Although the Filipino spirit is resilient, in times like these, global solidarity is required.

If you would like to donate, here are some organisations helping typhoon survivors in the Philippines:

1.  PRC has mobilized hundreds of staff and volunteers to secures the areas, support evacuation centers and provide emergency assistance, including hygiene kits, cash assistance for urgent needs and rebuilding homes. 
2. : Kanlungan is a London-based charity working for the welfare of Filipinos in the UK. They have partnered with Lingap Gabriela in the Philippines to provide much needed aid to affected communities.
3. Caritas is providing financial assistance to 5 local Catholic Dioceses impacted by the Typhoons and 36 parishes in the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao, who are distributing food, shelter, clean water, blankets and hygiene items.  
4. CARE and partners have set up disaster response centers to provide immediate food and shelter to families affected by the typhoons. Their work is particularly focused on supporting women and girls who are the most affected by emergency situations. 
5. : Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) is an alliance of youth organizations and student councils that advocate for global climate action. They are campaigning for greater accountability and action on climate change in the Philippines.