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World Vision delivers emergency relief in wake of deadly Typhoon Mangkhut
World Vision has begun distributing emergency relief to hundreds of people affected by devastating Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines.
by devastating Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines. The international aid agency has so far …
World Vision rushes emergency relief to Philippines ahead of Super Typhoon Mangkhut
International aid agency World Vision has rushed emergency supplies to the Philippines, where a ‘super typhoon’ is set to make landfall Saturday morning local time.
be one of the worst ever typhoons to hit the Philippines. Thousands of people have now been …
Philippines Typhoon Appeal
Typhoon Mangkhut has devastated the region of Luzon. We are there assessing the situation and our local staff are using all the resources at their disposal to help children and families. But we urgently need your support.
Philippines Typhoon Appeal Typhoon Mangkhut has left a …
Thousands of Filipino children traumatised by fighting in Marawi
International children’s charity World Vision, has warned that thousands of children have been left shell-shocked and traumatised by continuous fighting in the Phillipines city of Marawi.
family members in other parts of the Philippines. The needs here are immense and we need all …
Typhoon Nock: World Vision deploys assessment team to worst affected districts as thousands are evacuated
World Vision has deployed an assessment team to ten of the most affected districts in the Philippines after a late-season typhoon roared ashore.
to ten of the most affected districts in the Philippines after a …
Caring for Leyte's Children
It’s amazing what 3 years of building resilience has done to help children recover from the scars of typhoon Haiyan.
devastated some of the poorest areas in the Philippines. 14.1 million people were affected and 1.1
Innovative technology and tools the key to revolutionising humanitarian responses
A coordinated approach is urgently needed when it comes to technologies, tools and models in humanitarian innovation, says World Vision.
hub in the Philippines.
Pancakes around the world
While not every country celebrates Shrove Tuesday, pancakes and flatbreads form a staple diet in many of the countries we work in. Whether it's lunchtime pancakes in the Philippines enjoyed by Kenneth and his friends, or 'injera' flatbread eaten by siblings Dawit and Fikeraddis in Ethiopia, we're taking a look at how this simple treat is eaten around the world.
in. Whether it's lunchtime pancakes in the Philippines enjoyed by Kenneth and his …
Webcam abuse case is ‘tip of the iceberg’, warns World Vision
Online abuse of vulnerable children overseas is on the rise because of the growing use of webcams, World Vision UK has warned following the sentencing of an offender at the Old Bailey today.
World Vision has been working in the Philippines for more than 50 years.
Going the extra mile
Two years since Typhoon Haiyan came to the Philippines, response workers like Meldred have been working hard to restore normality to people’s lives. The typhoon destroyed homes and livelihoods, and for many people with disabilities, it has also left them feeling even more isolated. When Meldred met Joey, a young man struggling to lead an independent life despite his disability, she knew she could make a difference...
an area of the Philippines that bore the brunt of Typhoon Haiyan.
Restoring pride to Tacloban
Two years since Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines, Chris Weeks returns to see how Tacloban, a city that bore the brunt of the destruction, was faring as it continues to recover. He found countless painful memories, streets where every household had lost a family member, but also a fresh sense of hope…
in their path. Last month I visited the Philippines
The Communicator as Humanitarian
In her time at World Vision, Cecil Laguardia has worked in some of the most disaster-prone regions of the world. Here, she reflects on the unique requirements of her job and how she draws inspiration from the people she works with.
A love letter to Nepal
World Vision Communicator Crislyn Felisilda always wanted to travel to Nepal, but never dreamed it would be as part of the global response to an earthquake. Torn between scenes of destruction and beauty, it was the resilience and spirit of the people that made a lasting impression.
have been unlike those in my home in the Philippines. Here in
Building hope
It’s just two years since Typhoon Haiyan, one of the deadliest typhoons ever recorded, slammed into Leyte province in the Philippines. Now in the rebuilding process, we spoke to some of the families benefiting from World Vision's help - where ensuring houses that withstand future disasters is a huge priority.
slammed into Leyte province in the Philippines. More than four million people were …
Other Emergencies Update
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PHILIPPINES On December …
Second chances: a pipe of hope during Typhoon Hagupit
Who would have thought that a construction pipe could save the lives of families twice in a row? Luz Mendoza, World Vision Philippines' Deputy Operations Director, describes a chance encounter with an old colleague who sheltered in an abandoned construction pipe with a dozen other families to escape the wreckage of Typhoon Hagupit.
World Vision Philippines It was heartbreaking walking home the day
World Vision distribution starts today in Tacloban
World Vision assessment teams are on the ground in Tacloban as we start distribution for 2,500 families.
World Vision prepares to respond to 11,000 families likely to be impacted by typhoon Hagupit
As Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines, World Vision is on the ground ready to provide relief assistance.
Typhoon threatens recovery efforts in Philippines
13 months after typhoon Haiyan, survivors are now bracing for another potentially devastating tropical storm.
the people of the Philippines are extremely resilient as they proved in
One year on, it's only tears of happiness
This Saturday marks the one year anniversary of the day when Typhoon Haiyan hit land in the Philippines and left a trail of death and destruction in its wake. Ahead of the anniversary, Emergency Programme Support Officer Anna visited some of the worst hit areas and saw the amazing rebirth and rebuilding that has taken place in the past year.
the day when Typhoon Haiyan hit land in the Philippines and left a trail of death and destruction in …