Philippines

In November 2013, typhoon Haiyan hit part of the Philippines and devastated large areas of several islands. Thousands of people in a short time found themselves without a roof over their head. Unfortunately, more than five thousand Filipinos have also become the victims of the typhoon. Immediately after the disaster, CCR declared a financial collection and participated in large-scale humanitarian assistance via global Caritas network.

After providing food, water, shelter, the restoration projects in the affected area have followed in the form of renewal of schools or support for agriculture, which include low cost rice cultivation, cultivation of alternative crops and the use of natural fertilizers.

Information about activities in Philippines in 2015 (both in English and Czech) here.

April 25, 2016 Philippines

The director of Caritas CR returns from monitoring journey in Philippines

Lukáš Curylo paid a visit to Philippines accompanied by the general secretary, Jakub Líčka, and the head of the department of humanitarian help and development assistance, Lukáš Laube. They visited particularly the parts where Caritas Czech Republic attempts to improve living conditions of local inhabitants that suffered through the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan in November 2013.

March 22, 2016 Philippines

Remembering the Philippines two years after Yolanda

Two years after the Phillippines' worst ever storm some survivors are yet to receive help. Jonathan Carson and Alden Williams from New Zealand report on those who have been forgotten. They also spoke with Helena Kotková, a worker of Caritas Czech Republic. Read more on stuff.co.nz.

January 12, 2016 Philippines

System of Rice Intensification helps farmers in Samar to cope with El Niño

El Niño is a phenomenon first observed by fishermen from South America manifested by heating the surface water of the Pacific Ocean. El Niño occurs when the warming of at least 0,5 °C lasts longer than three months. However, the average duration ranges from nine to twelve months. The phenomenon is repeated in two to seven-year intervals, and not only the Philippines suffers from a lack of harvest because of it.

December 15, 2015 Philippines

Agriculture resistant to climatic changes

Caritas Czech Republic, together with partner organization Rice Watch, launched activities in the Philippines to enhance the ability of farmers to adapt to climate changes in areas affected by typhoon Haiyan (locally called Yolanda) in November 2013. In addition to the introduction of an early warning system via mobile applications, Caritas also plans to establish a training centre.

December 10, 2015 Philippines

The Climate Resiliency Field School in Philippines

The Climate Resiliency Field School is a disaster risk reduction program because it provides early warning service primarily but not exclusively for livelihoods. It is also climate change adaptation because the program helps generate climate information that will be helpful in long-term adaptation. Caritas Czech Republic has a new task to implement this program into the three local government units in Philippines. Project duration is from December 2015 to February 2016. See video here.

November 8, 2015 Philippines

Long-term solution for water access in the Philippines

The Philippines are made up of around 7,000 islands – which means that water is never far away. But finding fresh water for drinking and domestic use was a real struggle for many poor communities even before Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. Read more on caritas.org.