Urgent Earthquake Relief in Central Philippines

Asia America Initiative began this project in response to a series of devastating earthquakes before the COVID Pandemic  created a new crisis and travel bans in 2019.  In 2021, even during the travel bans and lockdowns, we have kept our humanitarian promises to assist earthquake and flood victims. As always, the main first response targets of AAI and our partners are very remote areas that have little or no resources. Families who lose their homes begin living in ramshackle shelters or tents along the side of roads. This seems safer than trying to find somewhere indoors as the earthquake aftershocks continue. However,  this often became a very dangerous situation. There is no food, clean water, or shelter available. The families only have what they can carry with them in a desperate effort to escape.

AAI continues working with local leaders and our partner local non-profit organizations, police, and firefighters to deliver goods and services that are urgently needed. In rugged areas near Davao, Mindanao we have purchased minimal food and hygiene supplies for 500 families. And we provide books and toys for childrfen to heal their stress. At this time, we are targeting support for 2,000 additional families, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

The long-term impact of this program will prevent waterborne and infectious diseases which can cause death in children, women, and senior citizens. We are providing shelter materials to protect people from exposure to cold, and wet environments after being displaced from their homes. Diseases caused by mosquitoes, bad water, and rats become more likely after prolonged exposure to the element and no sanitation. AAI will concentrate on providing emergency aid and assistance to 10,000 people who face the twin threat of the pandemic and the earthquake damage.

Heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to our kind donors.  We look forward to your continued support.

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