1. Typhoon Haiyan
November 2013

2. 8 November On 8 November, Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines.
It was a “super-typhoon” – one of the strongest storms ever.
Many people died. Homes, schools and roads were destroyed.
9.8 million people have had their lives torn apart.

3. Earthquake
Only a month ago there was an earthquake in the Philippines.
Thousands of people were still living in tents when the typhoon struck.

4. Your support
In the first two days after the typhoon, CAFOD supporters had already donated £36,000 to help the people of the Philippines.
Thank you!

5. How is CAFOD helping?
We are working with local people to help make sure they have what they need.
CAFOD works through “partners” – local organisations in each country. Our partners know the local people and work alongside them to meet their needs. Our partners in the Philippines are Caritas Philippines and Catholic Relief Services.
One of our partners described the scale of the situation:
“It’s the first time the Philippines has experienced a disaster of this magnitude... this was beyond all expectations.
We really need all the help we can get.”
Fr. Edwin Gariguez,
Caritas Philippines

6. How is CAFOD helping?
We are providing food, shelter and household goods like blankets and cooking equipment.
We are also planning to help with clean water to prevent disease.
We are helping our partners in the Philippines to provide food, shelter and household goods like blankets and cooking equipment.
We are also planning to help with clean water and sanitation to prevent disease.

7. Pope Francis
“Sadly, there are many, many victims and the damage is huge. Let's try to provide concrete help.”
Pope Francis

8. Let us pray... Loving God, Father of all,
We pray for our sisters and brothers
in the Philippines.
We ask that, through the power of your love,
You bring comfort to those who need your help.
Give hope to those who do not have shelter, And courage to those who help and support.
Amen.

9. Picture credits REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco, courtesy of alertnet.org
REUTERS/Raul Banias, courtesy of alertnet.org
REUTERS/Erik De Castro, courtesy of alertnet.org
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