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.

July 10, 2014 Philippines

Caritas CR supports Philippine schools in Basey

Exactly eight months have passed since the typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) struck the Philippines, leaving large destruction in its wake. Haiyan travelled from the southern part of the island of Samar and turned to the west in the early morning, hitting Basey. In this area, Caritas Czech Republic (CR) supports the activities of the Centre for Social Action Diocese of Calbayog (DSAC) and especially equipment to local schools.

May 12, 2014 Philippines

No place like home as families rebuild in the Philippines

“They’ve lost everything.” You’ve seen the pictures as newscasters utter these words after a disaster—people standing in front of homes blown away by wind, washed away by water or crumbled to the ground by trembling earth. Read more on caritas.org.

November 28, 2013 Philippines

The typhoon-hit areas reveal devastation

“I did not want to leave my parishioners but when the wind took away the roof of my house and destroyed the windows, I had to get away,” said Father José Taz Lasola from the mission Padre Pio in Roxas on the island of Panay, one of the areas most seriously affected by the typhoon Haiyan.

November 19, 2013 Philippines

Areas of the Philippines affected by typhoon get humanitarian aid from abroad

Since the typhoon Haiyan struck on the 8th November, Caritas Philippines has been helping the inhabitants of the affected areas. Caritas is supported by the international humanitarian team including Caritas Czech Republic, which has its representative in the area.

November 15, 2013 Philippines

Local Caritas and Caritas Internationalis provide humanitarian aid

A humanitarian team of Caritas Internationalis has moved to the Philippines to intervene in the most affected areas of the typhoon Hayian. The team has cooperated with local parishes and Caritas workers in Tacloban and Ormoc.

November 15, 2013 Philippines

We try to help even in the remote areas

Mons. Broderick Pabillo, Manila auxiliary bishop and the president of Caritas Philippines, assesses the situation in areas hit by typhoon Haiyan.