The strongest typhoon ever recorded to sweep through the Philippines has left a trail of massive destruction in its wake. Efforts are underway to organize aid for the hundreds of thousands of survivors who have been left homeless, are in a state of psychological distress, and have been starving for days. The international Food for Life team has already begun distributing food on the ground.<\/p>\n
In the wake of the disaster, our nearby centers immediately sprang into action to organize how they could deliver food to the hardest-hit areas while adapting to the circumstances. The collection of necessary supplies and resources has begun. For now, they are primarily seeking experienced volunteers and monetary donations.<\/p>\n\n
Our program coordinator, who was on site at one of the locations, sent the following report:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201eIn Tacloban and the surrounding areas, there is still no water or food; people are growing increasingly frustrated and are willing to do anything to get food, whether it\u2019s stealing or looting. More than 1,600 bodies have been recovered so far, and thousands more people are still missing. Local authorities are planning mass burials for tomorrow. At the same time, countless people have already been buried along the roadsides.<\/em><\/p>\n Most of the villages in the area are completely inaccessible due to the destruction. Banks are closed everywhere, as are all other facilities. If possible, we would need as much money as we can get before we head to the hardest-hit areas so that we can continue our work there without interruption.<\/em><\/p>\n