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Humanitarian Coalition Welcomes New Government of Canada Funding
(Ottawa) – The Humanitarian Coalition and its member agencies are pleased to announce that, collectively, they have secured more than $5 million in Government of Canada funding for their relief efforts in response to Typhoon Haiyan. Canadians from all across the country, including many communities of Filipino descent, also made generous donations to our joint…
Oxfam plans to reach 100,000 people in first phase of Philippines crisis
International agency Oxfam plans to provide vital assistance in the next few weeks to some 20,000 families affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The aid agency is working very closely with a multitude of partners to deliver water, basic sanitation, tents and tarpaulins for emergency shelter. Oxfam will also be supporting households to rebuild their farming and…
Oxfam racing against time to save lives in communities devastated by Typhoon Haiyan
Oxfam teams expert in water and sanitation have been deployed to the worst affected of the Philippines to provide immediate relief to 20,000 people in need. The aid organization is appealing for $16 million to eventually reach at least half a million people with clean water, hygiene kits and direct cash support. Ann Witteveen, Humanitarian…
Oxfam aid team witnesses scene of utter destruction in northern most tip of Cebu, Philippines
An Oxfam team assessing the typhoon damage in the northern-most tip of Cebu mainland, Philippines, said today that nearly all the houses and buildings were damaged, power lines are down and there is no electricity in the entire area. The team spoke of seeing children begging for help, holding up signs that read, “Help. We…