Children and families in Manila, Philippines are in urgent need after intense flooding due to Typhoon Gaemi.
Our partner on the ground reports that families are living in temporary evacuation centers and must travel by raft through deep water flooding the streets. Homes are filled with dirty water and trash, and families’ entire belongings are covered in mud. Roofs have collapsed due to the heavy rain and winds, and one family’s home was swept away altogether. Children are in danger of going hungry, and contracting illnesses like typhoid and malaria.
We need to raise $15,000 to help the worst-affected children and families in Holt programs in and near Manila. Will you help?
Your gift today will provide:
• Emergency food packs
• Clean water
• Vitamins and antibiotics
• First aid and hygiene supplies
• Clean bedding
• Other emergency items on an individually needed basis
...This flooding is the worst Manila has seen in years. Now, already-impoverished communities are facing loss of their homes, belongings and entire livelihoods — as well as the increased threat of disease, hunger and poverty.
Whatever you can give today will provide critically needed help to children and families as they rebuild their lives.
*Any excess funds raised for the Philippines will be used to help children and families around the world facing similar need.
