By Albert Santoli | Project Leader
In January 2021, an additional earthquake in the Mindanao region of the Philippines caused a storm surge on nearby islands causing the collapse of fishermen's homes at the shoreline. Not only were thousands of families displaced but their livelihood is now disrupted. In October 2020, a series of devastating earthquakes in the region caused the displacement of more than 200,000 people with additional earthquakes predicted. In the notorious Ring of Fire area of Southeast Asia this prediction has become our reality.
AAI is helping to provide food, clean water, temporary shelter, warm clothing, blankets, strong pails, hygiene materials, and basic health care items for these families. Asia America Initiative is working with local leaders and other non-profit organizations, police, and firefighters to deliver goods and services urgently needed.
The COVID19 pandemic has made operations difficult and personal and group safety is a primary concern for AAI and our local partner organizations and our volunteers. However, we have a firm commitment to continue provbing aid and comforting support during thiscomplex crisis period. Thanks to our kind donors, we continue to concentrate on providing emergency aid and assistance to thousands of the elderly, adults and childen in hard-to-reach areas.
Thank you for your support of this very important project. If you would like to make a contribution, please click through the link below. We are also included in GlobalGiving's Little by Little campaign, March 8-12, which will receive matching funds for your contribution. We'll send you correspondence the week before.
Urgent Earthquake Relief in Central Philippines
Wishing you peace,
Albert Santoli,
Director, Asia America Initiative
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