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Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Haiyan. On Friday, November 8, 2013, one of the worst typhoons ever slammed into the Philippines. Haiyan left a wide path of destruction and debris in its wake. 14 million people are affected. Over 4 million people are displaced. 1.1 million houses are damaged.

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Typhoon Haiyan

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  1. Typhoon Haiyan

  2. On Friday, November 8, 2013, one of the worst typhoons ever slammed into the Philippines

  3. Haiyan left a wide path of destruction and debris in its wake

  4. 14 million people are affected

  5. Over 4 million people are displaced

  6. 1.1 million houses are damaged

  7. World Renew is responding through its local partner, the Christian Reformed Church of the Philippines (CRCP)

  8. As a first phase, World Renew and the CRCP provided food assistance, potable water, temporary shelter, and hygiene supplies to 4,000 families

  9. As a second phase, World Renew is providing: • Generators • Temporary shelters (tents and tarps) • Single-burner stoves and fuel • Kitchen kits • Hygiene items • Sleeping mats • Mosquito nets • Cash-for-work community projects

  10. In response to the immense emotional needs, World Renew is also providing trauma counseling

  11. This is being carried out in seven municipalities on three islands: • Samar Island ~ Guiuan municipality, Eastern Samar province • Panay Island ~ Estancia municipality, Iloilo province • Leyte Island ~ Palo municipality, Leyte province

  12. Three sets of International Relief Managers (IRMs) are on site coordinating World Renew’s response: • Leyte Island ~ Harry & Annie Bergshoeff (Mississauga, Ontario) • Panay Island ~ Harry & Greta Harsevoort (Hamilton, Ontario) • Samar Island ~ Bernie Schaaf (Tinley Park, Illinois)

  13. Please join us in prayer…

  14. … for those who grieve the loss of loved ones

  15. … for open access to affected or cut-off areas

  16. … for safety and security of staff

  17. … for wisdom to respond to immediate and longer term needs

  18. … for World Renew and its partner CRCP

  19. Almighty God, We cry out to you for the people of the Philippines. We pray for those who have lost so much, that they will find comfort and hope in you. And we pray for those responding ~ for speed, wisdom and safety. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

  20. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus with us!

  21. For more information or to donate, please visit www.worldrenew.net/haiyan

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