Humanitarian Action

UPDATE: Sadly, our neighbours in the Philippines have just been hit by a fifth devastating typhoon in as many weeks. These successive typhoons have further worsened the situation for the people of the Philippines, who are struggling to get their lives back together.

As John, who is the disability inclusive disaster risk management coordinator from cbm Philippines, reported…

“The series of typhoons has caused unprecedented damage, affected millions of people and left many communities in need of assistance. The series of typhoons exacerbates the situation of the most vulnerable, including people with disabilities. The scale of the disaster has stretched resources and capacities of local government units, who are now asking for support for affected people including food, clean water, shelter and medical care.”

There have been over 150 deaths reported after these typhoons, but this number is likely to continue to rise as over 11 million people have been impacted with thousands of families displaced. All are in critical need of access to water, sanitation and shelter, after over 250,000 houses were destroyed.

TROPICAL STORM TRAMI: In the early hours of 24 October, Tropical Storm Trami made landfall in the Philippines bringing destructive winds and torrential rain, resulting in flooding across more than half of the regions in the Philippines.

Over 600,000 people have been displaced with close to 7 million people affected. Sadly, there have already been many deaths confirmed and women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities are the most affected.

There is widespread flooding, landslides, destruction of houses, land and critical infrastructure like roads and bridges, making it even harder and more dangerous for people with disabilities to access services.

Food supplies are running out. Clean and safe drinking water isn’t available. Shelters and houses have been destroyed.

While many people were able to evacuate to emergency centres, thousands remain unable to evacuate. And, for people with disabilities, access to evacuation centres during this emergency is challenging and difficult.

Donate now to make an immediate difference by supporting the provision of life-saving essentials to adults and children and give people with disabilities access to vital services.

CBM’S EXPERTISE
cbm has a strong track record of responding to emergencies, working with local hospitals and organisations for over 100 years to provide life-saving aid to people with disabilities and helping rebuild lives and communities. We’re regularly asked to train and support other humanitarian organisations, helping ensure that the support they deliver reaches people with disabilities and other marginalised people. 

When disaster strikes, people with disabilities are among those most vulnerable. Please pray for people affected by this devastation and donate now to support cbm’s emergency work across the world.

Your gift will help to provide urgent support for people with disabilities who are struggling in poverty and emergency situations. You will be providing live-saving essentials like food, water, hygiene products, blankets, medical kits and emergency shelter. Gifts will be prioritised for cbm’s response with any surplus funds used where the need is greatest.