Chilling in the Philippines--How to help victims of Haiyan

November 15, 2013

Good day all!

A lot of you have asked Suzy and I about how to help out here and that is very appreciated.  We have been rounding up water bottles, canned goods and other essentials for a local drive. I know some of you have also already sent donations and that is great. I found a comprehensive list from the Christian Science Monitor  with links to the different charities.

1. The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Philippine Red Cross are accepting donations and coordinating disaster relief on location. Follow the Philippine Red Cross on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
2. World Food Program, which delivers emergency food aid, is accepting donations online and through PayPal.
3. UNICEF Philippines is accepting donations online to provide children affected by the typhoon with drinkable water, hygiene supplies, food and shelter.
4. Catholic Relief Services aims to provide 100,000 families with shelter, water, sanitation, and essential living supplies. It is accepting donations online.
5. American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is accepting online donations for addressing survivors’ immediate needs.
6. World Vision is accepting online donations to help 400,000 people meet the most urgent needs of food, clean water, and emergency shelter.
7. Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is rushing personnel and supplies to provide medical care in the affected areas. It is accepting donations online.
8. The Salvation Army is on the ground meeting the immediate needs of survivors, providing food, water, and shelter. It is accepting donations online.
9. Caritas Manila, a Catholic charity, is accepting donations online and through wire transfers.
10. International Rescue Committee has mobilized an emergency response team to provide clean water and hygiene and sanitation supplies to survivors. It is accepting donations online.
11. Global Giving, a charity fundraising website, is accepting donations to its Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund to support immediate relief and longer-term recovery.

Thank you all and take care of yourselves!

Chuck