By Navonel Glick | Program Director
IsraAID Agricultural Project
Cabintan, Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines
After securing funding and recruiting an Agriculture Officer, the process of data collection on climatic conditions and existing practices was resumed and taken to the next stage of development. The Agriculture Officer arrived in the area, and began daily visits and the development of a coordination mechanism with the relevant Ormoc Municipality departments.
Typhoon “Ruby” made landfall in the Philippines in December 6, 2014. It made serious damage in the neighboring island of Samar. The storm created massive flood in the water source stream that resulted in a disabling damage to the pipe system inlet. The following week, 30 members showed for work on the pipe. The major assignment was to clear the vegetation covering the pipe’s path, since the pipe wasn’t flowing anyway due to the damage at the inlet.
Once the damage from Typhoon Ruby was repaired, and data analysis concluded, materials and equipments were ordered to launch the project. Until they arrive, the Agriculture Officer will begin household visits in the area to build trust and provide professional advice to local farmers.
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