The worst disaster in Philippine history, "supertyphoon" Haiyan ("Yolanda" in the Philippines) affected some 4.5 million people in at least six central islands, forced the evacuation of at least 800,000 Filipinos, and may have claimed thousands of lives. Communications, power and transportation links were severely damaged and in some areas completely destroyed. The worst-hit areas seem to be the provincial capital of Tacloban City and parts of Eastern Samar.
The Philippine Daily Inquirer, a member of the Asia News Network, is coordinating good donations through its Inquirer Help Fund for the Philippine Red Cross. The Inquirer Help Fund will also pool the various cash or check or bank transfer donations, and then depending on the circumstances, the Inquirer then uses the funds to purchase the necessary relief goods. The Inquirer usually tries to do this as near to the affected area as possible, not only to cut down on the transportation costs, but to help the local economy.
For Typhoon Haiyan, the priorities are food, water, medicine, and basic clothing. The Inquirer has several reporters in some of the affected areas, and they will help to identify which areas need help the most - and how to make sure that the relief goods reach the intended areas. The Inquirer periodically lists in the newspaper the names of the donors
The worst disaster in Philippine history, "supertyphoon" Haiyan ("Yolanda" in the Philippines) affected some 4.5 million people in at least six central islands, forced the evacuation of at least 800,000 Filipinos, and may have claimed thousands of lives. Communications, power and transportation links were severely damaged and in some areas completely destroyed. The worst-hit areas seem to be the provincial capital of Tacloban City and parts of Eastern Samar.
The Philippine Daily Inquirer, a member of the Asia News Network, is coordinating good donations through its Inquirer Help Fund for the Philippine Red Cross. The Inquirer Help Fund will also pool the various cash or check or bank transfer donations, and then depending on the circumstances, the Inquirer then uses the funds to purchase the necessary relief goods. The Inquirer usually tries to do this as near to the affected area as possible, not only to cut down on the transportation costs, but to help the local economy.
For Typhoon Haiyan, the priorities are food, water, medicine, and basic clothing. The Inquirer has several reporters in some of the affected areas, and they will help to identify which areas need help the most - and how to make sure that the relief goods reach the intended areas. The Inquirer periodically lists in the newspaper the names of the donors
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