TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN)
information on typhoon yolanda (haiyan)
Recorded as the strongest Typhoon in history, Typhoon Haiyan (or Yolanda), has wreaked havoc in the Central Islands of the Philippines. The destruction is massive and help is needed. As more news comes in with telecommunication and other infrastructures become available, it has become evident how the devastation can only be described as “total”.
As a Filipino, our hearts are broken each time we see photos and videos coming from home. The first instinct for us, as the spirit of bayanihan lives within, is to help. But how?
There are numerous organizations that had already been mobilised to try and solicit help. PinoyStop had consolidated the links below for us to be updated for news and drives to alleviate the current situation. You will also find links to organizations that are soliciting financial help.
We will try to add more links as it comes. Please let us know if there are other organizations that are not listed here.
fundraising drives of filipino organizations in new zealand
Filipino organizations in New Zealand also initiated Donation drives for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). Below are some of them. If you know of other Filipino organizations raising funds for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda, please CONTACT US, provide information so we can include them here.
AKLnzPINOYS – Yolanda Fund Drive
Please deposit your donation to AKLnzPINOYS account. Your donation will be sent to Philippines Red Cross thru NZ Red Cross to help them respond those who have already been affected by the Typhoon in the Philippines.
FFASCNZ (Advisory on the Philippine Embassy Website)
Federation of Filipino Associations, Societies and Clubs in New Zealand
In New Zealand, the Federation of Filipino Associations, Societies and Clubs in New Zealand Inc. (FFASCNZ Inc.) is coordinating the donation drive for victims of Typhoon Yolanda.
Donation Box c/o Filipino Mart Johnsonville
The Great Tasti Fundraising for the Victims of Typhoon Yolanda
The Great Tasti TEAM will have FUNDRAISING Day on Saturday, 16th of November 2013. Proceeds from the sales (on Food excluding drinks sales) will be donated to the victims of the Typhoon Yolanda… Read more >
NZ FILIFEST CULTURAL GROUP FUNDRAISING FOR TYPHOON VICTIMS
We, the Filifest, are proud to provide a song and dance presentation at The Civic Square, Lower Hutt (front of The Dowse Museum) for the victims of the recent Haiyan typhoon that caused huge destruction and death in the Philippines. We hope the local community will support this event please. Donations are voluntary. Read more >
TYPHOON HAIYAN PHILIPPINE APPEAL
The Filipino community, in conjunction with the Philippine Embassy and the Federation of Filipino organisations, groups and individuals will have a street appeal for Typhoon Haiyan around Wellington, the capital of New Zealand… Read more >
GARAGE SALE – FUNDRAISING FOR TYPHOON HAIYAN VICTIMS
Combined white elephant and baked goods sale. We are coordinating with various local agencies helping in Tacloban and nearby communities to find the best way of channeling our donations. Please watch this page for updates re this fundraising initiative… Read more >
TYPHOON HAIYAN PHILIPPINE APPEAL CONCERT
The Typhoon Haiyan Philippines Appeal Concert will take place at Civic Square on
Saturday 23 November 2013 from 3pm-5pm featuring Filipino choirs and entertainers… Read more >
FILIPINO COMMUNITY BAKE SALE AND GARAGE SALE (KASAGIP and Filipino Harvest)
KASAGIP and Filipino Harvest joined forces. Filipino community bake sale and garage sale on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at front lawn of St Joseph Catholic Church, Upper Hutt. Please come and help support our fundraising, the money raisedwill go to the victims of the Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the most affected regions of Western and Eastern Visayas in the Philippines and to the family that the group had already identified. God bless… Read more >
MABUHAY ASSOCIATION UKAY-UKAY (GARAGE SALE)
ukay-ukay garage sale organised by Mabuhay Wellington Association, 23 and 24 November. donate your goods and buy another, all for helping typhoon haiyan stricken people of the philippines… Read more >
TYPHOON HAIYAN PHILIPPINE FUNDRAISING SHOOT
Wellington Pinoy Shooters Group in cooperation with KASAGIP Charitable Trust will hold a fundraiser shoot for those who were affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines on Nov.30, 2013, Saturday (1:30-4:00PM) at the PSA Range… Read more >
CHARITY BADMINTON FOR TYPHOON HAIYAN VICTIMS
Sunday, 1st December 2013, 3-6pm. Badminton Hutt Valley Hall, Cnr Vogel Street and Naenae Road, Naenae, Lower Hutt. Registration for players – limited number! Registration closes: Nov 29… Read more >
where to send your donations:
Several organizations in New Zealand have launched Typhoon Haiyan appeals. Below are some organizations where you can send your donations to:
NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS“The Philippines Red Cross and the International RCRC Movement is on the ground responding right now with search and rescue teams and emergency supplies of blankets, sleeping mats, hygiene kits and water carriers are ready to be deployed to the worst affected areas.
Your donation will help us to respond to those who have already been affected by the Typhoon in the Philippines and other affected countries. 100% of funds raised will go towards responding to this disaster.”
OXFAM“Please give generously to help us respond.
$50 could provide 10 Oxfam buckets to help provide clean water
$97 could provide 100 emergency health kits
$233 could provide shelter for a family made homeless”
UNICEF NZ“UNICEF is urgently requesting funds to support it’s emergency response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.”
GIVE A LITTLE (Telecom Foundation)
“We are launching this Givealittle Page as a way of facilitating that help and support. Our partners in Manila gave of themselves in the wake of the Christchurch Earthquakes and now it’s our time to dig deep and support them.”
TEAR FUND“TEAR Fund has partners in the Philippines who are responding to the needs of the hundreds of thousands affected by this huge disaster giving them emergency supplies like food, water, medical care and short term housing. We have the expertise and capacity to save lives.”
Save the Children“A massive relief operation is underway. We have already committed to giving $75,000 from our Children’s Emergency Fund.”
World Vision’s Asia Pacific Emergency Fund
“Now is the time to join our hearts, extend our helping hands, and work together to rebuild and uplift our fellow peoples’ lives.” World Vision Philippines National Director Josaias dela Cruz
CHILDFUND“ChildFund is responding in partnership with the Government, our local partners and other Non Government Organisations (NGOs). Emergency response teams have readied supplies, including emergency kits and tents, and made arrangements with local suppliers to access food and other relief items.”
Shelterbox“ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that delivers emergency shelter, warmth and dignity to people affected by disaster worldwide”
CARITAS NEW ZEALAND“Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is working through NASSA (Caritas Philippines) along with other Caritas member agencies. Assessment teams are working on immediate needs for food, water, clothing and shelter. Caritas will support the emergency response through to long-term recovery. This disaster comes on top of a severe earthquake centred on Bohol that hit on 15 October.”
for official updates (news):
Philippine Government Official Gazette
The Official Gazette is the official journal of the Republic of the Philippines. Updates on Typhoon Yolanda aftermath and other official information from the Philippine government can be found here.
Philippine Embassy in New Zealand
Official Typhoon-related advisories from the Philippine government to Filipinos in New Zealand can be found here.
New Zealand Embassy in ManilaAdvisories from the NZ Embassy in Manila, related to the recent Typhoon can be found here.
other useful links:
Google Person Finder
ABS CBN News
GMA-7 News
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippine Star
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